Pitching Drill: Balanced Stationary Drill (Baseball & Softball)
Pitching drill from a static position teaching proper core engagement and extension without lower body involvement.
How to Run This Drill
- 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
Quick Actions
At a Glance
Categories
Pitching
Focus Areas
Mechanics
Age Groups
11-1213-1415-1617-1818+9-10
Players
1-5 players
Difficulty
intermediate
Equipment Needed
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