Pitching Drill: Break of the Hands Drill (Baseball & Softball)
Critical pitching drill teaching proper timing of hand separation, ensuring hands break at the right point in the delivery.
How to Run This Drill
- Player sets up at least 10 feet from a target of their choosing (spot on the fence, sign, etc.)
- Player should do repetitions in both the windup and stretch positions
- Player goes through a dry delivery (without throwing) and separates throwing hand from glove hand when the lift leg reaches its highest point
- When done properly, the release point will be on time with fingers on top of the baseball
- Each player should complete 10 repetitions in the windup and stretch positions
- This drill should be done daily as a check point for pitchers
Coaching Points
- Hands separate when lift leg reaches highest point
- Fingers should be on top of ball at separation
- Release point times perfectly with hand break
- Practice in both windup and stretch
- 10 dry reps from each position
- Do this daily as a checkpoint
Quick Actions
At a Glance
Categories
Pitching
Focus Areas
Mechanics
Age Groups
11-1213-1415-1617-1818+9-107-8
Players
1-10 players
Difficulty
beginner
Equipment Needed
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