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Rotational med-ball throws

Everyone Hitting Pitchers At home

EasyAbout 10 minPairs

Explosive side-on throws against a wall. Trains the hip-to-shoulder turn behind both throwing and hitting.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Set up

A 2 to 4 kg medicine ball and a solid wall. At home, use a heavy ball or skip it.

You need: Medicine ball, wall

Steps

  1. Stand side-on, a metre from the wall
  2. Load onto the back hip
  3. Rotate and throw the ball into the wall
  4. Three sets of six, each side

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

Lighter ball and half speed.

Harder

Add a step into the throw.