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No-money drill

At home Pitchers Catchers Infield Outfield

EasyAbout 3 minOn your own

External rotation with the elbows tucked in. Strengthens the rotator cuff that protects a throwing shoulder.

Set up

Steps

1. Rotate the hands out to the sides, keeping the elbows pinned to your ribs
2. Go as far as you can without the elbows moving
3. Return slowly to the start

Coaching points

• Elbows glued to your sides
• Shoulder blades gently back
• Slow on the way in

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