There is no universal velocity drill. The best approach is to evaluate the pitcher, identify the most important limiting qualities, and build a progression that coordinates throwing and physical training.
Start With a Baseline
Record current velocity under consistent conditions, recent throwing workload, strength and power measures, and relevant movement qualities. A baseline makes future changes easier to interpret.
Build Physical Capacity
Lower-body strength, rotational power, trunk control, and upper-body strength all contribute to the athlete's ability to create and transfer force. Medicine-ball throws and jumps can help train and monitor power, while foundational lifting builds capacity.
Progress Throwing Intensity
Velocity work must fit inside a throwing progression. Pitchers returning from time off need a gradual buildup before frequent high-intent throwing. Pitch Smart provides age-based workload guidance for amateur pitchers.
Measure More Than the Radar Gun
Track velocity, but also monitor command, pitch quality, workload response, strength and power measures, and how well the pitcher can repeat the plan. Velocity without availability or strike throwing is incomplete development.