Pitching Drill: Break of the Hands Drill (Baseball)
Critical pitching drill teaching proper timing of hand separation, ensuring hands break at the right point in the delivery.
Instructions
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
At a Glance
- Gloves and balls
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