A tournament or game is not the proper time to practice. GAME TIME Game time pitching takes a great deal of concentration. Not only do lapses of concentration during the game detract from a pitcher's effectiveness, it can be dangerous. A wandering mind does not react to the task at hand as quickly as a tuned-in body. When pitching from 20 feet, fast reactions save both good hits and your body.
Most good pitchers hate losing good hits more than they hate getting hit.
Before a game or anytime you step up to pitch, put your mind on the job or a hard hit up the middle will. Each pitcher should have a warm-up routine, although it looks as if all the pitcher does is just stand there and throw the ball. Fast and sudden movements are necessary at unexpected times. Muscles that have not been stretched and kept warm are likely to be strained. Nothing elaborate is necessary.