Why Remote Pitching Coaches Need Off-Mound Velocity Benchmarks

For high school athletes working with a remote pitching coach, one of the biggest challenges is monitoring velocity progression when mound work or max-effort pulldowns aren’t feasible. Without these traditional measures, many pitchers feel unsure whether their off-season training is actually improving performance.

At VeloU, we’ve implemented a structured velocity-tracking system using three controlled throwing variations. These allow for low-stress, consistent assessment during the off-season—even in a fully remote training environment.

Three Key Throws for Tracking Off-Season Velocity

These throws offer benchmarks that correlate to peak mound velocity—allowing athletes and coaches to gauge improvements without needing a full bullpen setup.

1. Kneeling Throw (Neutral Position)

• Setup: Both knees down, torso upright
  
  
• Approximate Velocity Correlation: ~75% of mound velocity
  
  
• What It Measures:
  
  
  
  • Upper-body sequencing
    
    
  • Torso rotation
    
    
  • Arm action without lower-body compensation
    
    

Why It Works: By removing the lower half, the kneeling throw isolates torso-shoulder-arm mechanics, allowing us to assess efficiency without momentum influence.

2. Seated Throw (Stride Leg Forward)

• Setup: Seated with stride leg forward
  
  
• Approximate Velocity Correlation: ~82% of mound velocity
  
  
• What It Measures:
  
  
  
  • Initial pelvic rotation
    
    
  • Trunk control
    
    
  • Limited energy transfer from back to front leg
    
    

Why It Works: This position introduces hip-to-shoulder separation, helping assess how well the athlete is learning to rotate without full weight transfer.

3. Standing Throw (Stride Leg Forward)

• Setup: Standing tall with stride leg forward
  
  
• Approximate Velocity Correlation: ~90% of mound velocity
  
  
• What It Measures:
  
  
  • Ground-up sequencing
    
    
  • Postural control
    
    
  • Arm path integration with torso rotation
    
    

Why It Works: This is the closest simulation to mound velocity without full momentum. It serves as a reliable indicator of readiness to transition into mound phases.

Why These Throws Are Perfect for Remote Pitching Training

If you're working with a remote pitching coach, these drills provide essential checkpoints. They require minimal equipment and can be integrated weekly without overloading the athlete.

✅ Low Arm Stress
✅ Easy Setup in Any Space
✅ Progressive Build Toward Full Mound Velocity

See How VeloU Implements This in Remote Training

Our remote pitching training program uses these drills as milestones during an athlete’s off-season. Each athlete receives personalized weekly plans with video feedback, performance tracking, and biomechanical guidance.

📍 We track and log velocity changes across all three throws
📍 Athletes see how their mechanics are trending before ever stepping back on the mound

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