Read This Before Throwing Your Next Bullpen

Here's something you can try the next time you throw a bullpen in practice. Instead of throwing all 50 or 80 or 100 pitches straight, throw them in sets of 12 to 15 pitches with a 3 to 5 minute break in between each set. Throwing bullpens like this takes longer, but it more closely mimics real game situations. Those 12 to 15 pitches represent "efficient innings," which is what you should be striving for every time you pitch. The bottom line is you never throw 50 or more pitches in a row in a game without a break ... so why practice that way? Practice how you play.