Pitching Drill: Balanced Stationary Drill (Baseball)
Pitching drill from a static position teaching proper core engagement and extension without lower body involvement.
Instructions
1 partner on left/right field foul line, 1 partner 20 feet away in left/right field Players start with glove shoulder pointed towards partner in the same landing spot as when pitching off of a mound, throwing side foot is anchored behind as if it was on the rubber Players should be in athletic positions on the balls of their feet before throwing Receiving partner should have glove as a target in front of their chest Before throwing, players should come to a set position Without rotating the upper body, players throw to the target focusing on the extension and getting core engaged in throw The back foot should stay planted and balanced Players throw back and forth to each other until they have each had 10 repetitions
Coaching Points
- Start in athletic position, balls of feet
- Come to set position before throwing
- Don't rotate upper body - just throw
- Focus on extension and core engagement
- Back foot stays planted and balanced
- Isolates upper body mechanics
At a Glance
- Balls and gloves
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