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Bullpen script
Pitchers Catchers
MediumAbout 15 minPitcher + catcher
A planned sequence of pitches instead of throwing until tired. The catcher calls it and keeps count.
Set up
Mound or marked line at the right distance. Catcher in full gear.
You need: Balls, catcher gear, plate
Steps
- Ten fastballs, five each side of the plate
- Six changeups
- Six breaking balls, if you throw one
- Six mixed, called in counts by the catcher
- Record the total
Coaching points
- Every pitch has a target
- The catcher says the count aloud
- Stop at the planned number, even when it is going well
Common mistake. Adding extra pitches at the end, or adding a new pitch before the fastball is commanded.
Adjust it
EasierFastballs and changeups only, 20 pitches.
HarderThrow the last ten from the stretch with a runner called.