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Intentional throwing

Pitchers

EasyAbout 5 minPairsPIT012 · PIT013

Feet planted, weight shift only: loosens the upper body and smooths the follow-through.

Original drill sheet (PIT012 · PIT013)

Set up

Partners about 9 m apart along a foul line. The receiver gives a glove target.

You need: Gloves, balls

Steps

  1. Feet planted shoulder-width, facing your partner
  2. Shift weight from back foot to glove foot, feet do not move
  3. Throw to the target with a smooth follow-through, bending at the waist

Coaching points