Throwing Drill: 3rd Base Knee (Baseball & Softball)
Great warm-up drill teaching the long throw from third to first while showing players importance of legs in throwing. Players throw from their knees to emphasize whole-body mechanics.
Instructions
Set up first baseman and line of players on their knees at third base. Coach rolls ball to each player who tries to make accurate throw to first from knees. Rotate positions after each player has turn.
Coaching Points
- Emphasize using whole body even from knees
- Focus on accuracy over distance
- Players should reach first base on fly if possible
- Shows importance of legs in throwing
- Rotate positions regularly
- Great for teaching long throw mechanics
At a Glance
- balls
- gloves
- bases
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