Long Toss

Throwing from further distances increases elbow varus torque which can put the elbow at increased risk of injury.

Creating a throwing program for a pitcher can be difficult as increasing distance of throwing during long toss increases elbow varus torque which can put the elbow at risk of injury.

Brittany Dowling, M. M. (2018). Changes in Throwing Arm Mechanics at Increased Throwing Distances During Structured Long-Toss. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 1-5