Drills - Throwing
The following throwing drills are demonstrated:
4 Seam Grip
- Show players correct grip for 4 seam ball.
21
- Players play catch aiming for different points on the partners body.
- Within the partners body is worth 3.
- If the partner does not move it is worth 2.
- If the partner must move they get 1 point.
- Play games up to 21 or desired point value
Around the horn
- Place a player at each base.
- Begin with the ball at home.
- Throw to 3B, 3B to 2B, 2B to 1B, 1B to home.
- See how quickly you can do it without dropping it
Catch
- Coaches emphasize mechanics.
- Build on mechanics from knee drill.
- Watch footwork.
- Point/lead with elbow glove (face to rear).
- Firm glove on throw
Knee Drill
- Ball side knee down.
- Glove pointed at partner (facing behind).
- Proper windup. Elbows up. Ball high, facing back.
- Trunk rotation. Follow through. Regular or striped ball.
- Firm glove on throw.
Work Up
- Players begin play catch with the Knee Drill.
- For the first successful throw the players move to standing.
- From here with each successful throw the players move back one step at a time.
Wrist Flip
- Elbows on glove out front.
- Flip ball to partner.
- Emphasize back spin.
- Regular or striped ball