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One-knee throws
Pitchers
EasyAbout 2 minPairsPIT014
Throwing from the throwing-side knee: extension over the front knee and direction to the target.
Original drill sheet (PIT014)
Set up
Partners about 5 m apart, each on the throwing-side knee, glove knee up at 90 degrees.
You need: Gloves, balls
Steps
- Pick up the target, come set
- Throw, extending towards the target, release out front
- Chest finishes over the front knee, eyes on the target
- Ten each
Coaching points
- Release out front
- Chest over the front knee
- Core and glove side stay strong