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Power position throws

Pitchers

EasyAbout 5 minPairsPIT015

Throwing from a planted, side-on stance: weight shift from back to front and the upper-body follow-through.

Original drill sheet (PIT015)

Set up

Partners about 9 m apart along a foul line. Glove shoulder points at the partner.

You need: Gloves, balls

Steps

  1. Feet planted, no stride
  2. Back foot rolls onto the toes to shift the weight
  3. Follow through with the upper half
  4. Ten each

Coaching points