Throwing a baseball has the potential to be very damaging to the arm. But by conditioning your throwing arm, you can get the muscles used to working repeatedly in the same way.
A Towel Pitching Drill for Perfect Pitches
A great way to condition without stress is to take any pitching drill, and replace the baseball with a kitchen towel. And then go through the throwing movements while holding onto the towel. The towel simulates resistance and also allows your pitcher work on his techniques without throwing a ball.
Replacing the baseball with a towel allows your players to any pitching drill by themselves, anytime. This allows them greater opportunities to develop good muscle memory.
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