BP Thrower’s Role
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Location Intentionality
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Throw middle-in and middle-up pitches to help hitter work on lifting to the outfield (sac fly situations).
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Mix in middle-away to force controlled swings that can score a runner.
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Game-Like Cues
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Call out: “Runner on 3rd, less than 2 outs” or “Runner on 2nd, 2 outs.”
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Keep tempo realistic so the hitter feels situational urgency.
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Round Design
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5–8 swings per situation.
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Encourage hitters to think execution, not power showcase.
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