Long Toss Progression

Run this in the outfield after players are fully warm — never as the first activity of practice. Pairs line up on a common line so everyone stretches out in the same direction. Cones every twenty feet make the stages visible.

1. Start at forty-five feet and make ten easy throws on a line.
2. Back up twenty feet at a time; ten throws at each distance, letting arc into the throw as needed.
3. Stretch out to a comfortable maximum distance — the point where mechanics start to change is the limit.
4. Make five throws at that distance, then start walking the distance back in.
5. Finish with fifteen throws on a line from short distance, at reduced effort.