Why Pocket Radar?

One of the biggest challenges in remote training is ensuring you’re throwing with the right intensity on the right days. Too much effort too often? You’ll break down. Not enough intent? You won’t make the gains you’re after. This is where the Pocket Radar becomes one of the most valuable tools in your arsenal. It allows us to track velocity objectively and adjust your training volume and intensity accordingly.

The Pocket Radar is an easy-to-use, portable radar gun that provides immediate feedback on throwing velocity. When paired with VeloU's structured programming, it helps remote athletes stay on track by understanding what intensity level they should be hitting on a given day—whether it’s a recovery day, a velocity-building session, or a high-output bullpen.

Understanding Your Intensity and Velocity Ranges

At VeloU, we don’t just track your peak velocity; we use a structured intensity scale to ensure you’re progressing in a way that builds sustainable velocity while keeping you healthy. Below is a breakdown of perceived intensity and corresponding velocity ranges for different types of throws:

Intensity Scale for Remote Pitching Training

• 50% Effort: Light catch play (warm-up, recovery day)
• 60-70% Effort: Long toss progression, mechanical work
• 80% Effort: Controlled bullpens, command work
• 90% Effort: High-output bullpens, velocity work
• 100% Effort: Game-speed throwing, peak velocity testing

How to Use Pocket Radar in Your Training

1. Measure Your Top Velo

Before beginning structured training, establish your max velocity in a bullpen setting to use as a baseline.

2. Match Your Throws to the Prescribed Intensity

• If a training day calls for 50% effort, check the radar reading and ensure you’re within the correct range.
• For long toss at 60% effort, use both velocity readings and estimated throwing distances to confirm accuracy.

3. Adjust Volume & Intent Based on Feedback

• If your numbers are too high, you may be pushing too hard and need to scale back.
• If you’re below the intended range, it could signal a lack of intent, fatigue, or mechanical inefficiency.

The Benefits of Pocket Radar in Remote Training

• Objective Feedback: Eliminates guesswork on throwing effort.
• Injury Prevention: Helps manage workload to avoid overuse.
• Velocity Development: Ensures you hit the right training intensities for progress.
• Remote Coaching Integration: Allows VeloU coaches to track athlete data and adjust programs accordingly.

How to Apply This Data to Your Training

The above chart provides a structured way to ensure you're training at the correct intensity level. Use it to match your throwing workload to your prescribed training day, ensuring that you’re not overexerting or undertraining.

Final Thoughts

Throwing harder isn’t about just throwing as hard as possible all the time. It’s about knowing when to push and when to back off. With tools like Pocket Radar and VeloU’s structured approach, we help you manage workload, stay healthy, and maximize your velocity gains—even from a distance.

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