Team Velocity Night

Goal: Build arm speed, sequencing, and power
Focus: Position-specific movement + mound velocity for pitchers
Duration: ~90 minutes total


Group Structure

Group A — Starting Pitchers (Higher Fatigue Load)

Chase, Colton, Braden, Noah

These guys have thrown more this season → Lower volume / higher intent

Group B — Low Innings Pitchers (Development Load)

Eli, Braylen, Cristian, Caden, Wyatt

These guys can handle more throwing volume

Group C Position Players

Catchers

  • Brody
  • Nate

Infield

  • Evan
  • Levert

Outfield

  • Cam
  • Jordan
  • Na’im

Master Flow (90 Minutes)

Phase 1 — Dynamic Warmup (10 minutes)

Movement Based — No Static Stretching

  • Arm circles (forward/back)
  • Scap pushups x 10
  • Reverse lunges w/ rotation x 10
  • High knees
  • A-skips
  • Lateral shuffle + crossover
  • Hip openers

Then:

J-Band / ArmCare Quick Prep

  • External rotation x 15
  • Internal rotation x 15
  • Scap pull aparts x 15
  • Reverse fly x 12

Phase 2 — Medicine Ball Power (15 Minutes)

Everyone together

3 Rounds

1. Step Behind Rotational Throws

(Separation focus)

3 each side

Coaching Points

  • Load hips
  • Separate shoulders
  • Throw violently

2. Shuffle to Throw

3 each side

Coaching Points

  • Move fast
  • Stay athletic
  • Transfer momentum

3. Overhead Slam

5 reps

Focus

  • Triple extension
  • Arm speed
  • Core power

Phase 3 — Split into Position Groups

Pitchers (Main Event)

Group A (Starters — 4 Pitchers)

Lower volume / high intent mound work

Mound Progression

5 Mounds — Perfect Setup

Round 1 — 50% Effort

5 pitches

Round 2 — 70% Effort

5 pitches

Round 3 — 90% Effort

5 pitches

Round 4 — Max Intent

5 pitches

Total = 20 pitches

Focus

  • Move fast down mound
  • Aggressive lead leg block
  • Violent arm speed

Group B (Low Inning Pitchers)

These guys can do more work.

Mound Progression

Round 1 — 50% x 5
Round 2 — 70% x 5
Round 3 — 85% x 5
Round 4 — 95% x 5
Round 5 — Max Intent x 5

Total = 25 pitches

Between Rounds (Pitchers)

Add Mini Ball Arm Speed Drill

Tidal Tank Mini Ball:

3 reps between rounds

Goal

  • Quick arm
  • Loose whip

Infield Velocity Development (And C’s)

Evan / Levert

Drill 1 — One Hop Velocity

10 throws

Focus:

  • Fast feet
  • Quick release

Drill 2 — Step Behind Throw

8 max throws

Focus:

  • Momentum
  • Arm speed

Drill 3 — Backhand Throw

8 throws

Focus:

  • Throw from bad positions

Outfield Velocity Development

Cam / Jordan / Na’im

Drill 1 — Crow Hop Throws

10 max effort


Drill 2 — Shuffle Throws

8 throws


Drill 3 — Long Hop Throws

8 throws

Focus:

  • Carry
  • Arm strength

Phase 4 — Tidal Tank Stability Series (10 Minutes)

Everyone together

Pill Rotations

5 each side


Sphere Step Back Rotations

5 each side


Mini Ball Rapid Rotations

10 reps


Phase 5 — Optional Finisher (If Arms Feel Good)

Pull Down Throws

3-5 max effort throws

This is where velocity jumps happen.


Weekly Frequency

1-2 times per week

Example:

Tuesday — Velocity Night
Saturday — Velocity Night


Why This Works

You’re training:

✅ Arm speed
✅ Separation
✅ Momentum
✅ Lead leg block
✅ Elasticity
✅ Stability

This is exactly what increases velocity


Important Thought

“Every throw tonight should be fast.
Not hard… fast.”

Velocity comes from speed of movement, not muscling throws.


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