Wrist/Elbow -> develops wrist action for throwing
Players should be 6 ft apart.
Glove on ground under knee.
Grip baseball with 4 seams.
Bend elbow of throwing arm and hold forearm with other hand.
Bend wrist back and flip ball to partners chest.
Standup 15 feet apart hold glove under tricep and flip to partner.Throw from knee -> develops proper arm mechanics
Players should be 15 ft apart.
Knee down on throwing side.
Rotate glove shoulder pointing toward partner
Extend throwing arm straight behind body.
Make sure palm is face down with ball in hand.
Keep elbow perpendicular to shoulder at top of throw.
Throw in circular motion.Stationary throw - develops proper throwing motion
Rotate body so glove shoulder is pointing toward partner
Feet should be shoulder width apart
Extend throwing arm straight behind body.
Make sure palm is face down with ball in hand.
Keep elbow perpendicular to shoulder at top of throw.
Throw in circular motion.
Back leg should swing around with front foot landing in front of front foot
Throwing motion should end around the knee of front leg.Long Toss -> builds arm strength "BEST FOR BUILDING ARM STRENGTH"
Must moniter closely
Make sure players are warmed up completely
Begin with players about 30' apart with one player on the outfield baseline.
After each throw player not on baseline should take 2 full steps backward
Continue going back until players hit maximum distance where the ball can be thrown in the air on a line to one another.
Should only throw a maximum of 15-20 throws.
Relay throwing -> develops footwork, ball transfer and quick release for infielders
Setup up lines in groups of 4 spaced 30'-40' apart.
Player receiving throw should have both hands up yelling cut-off.
Player throwing ball should aim ball toward glove side.
Once receiver catches ball he should pivot on back leg and throw properly to next person.