Throwing Drill: Develop The Perfect Throwing Motion - Baseball Throwing Tips (Baseball)

Component 1: Grip - Four-seam grip with relaxed fingers, not too tight. Component 2: Gather - Bring hands together at chest, create rhythm. Component 3: Separation - Glove and throwing hand separate on time with foot stride. Component 4: Arm Path - Elbow at shoulder height, forearm perpendicular, creating power position. Component 5: Hip Engagement - Front hip opens first, creating separation and torque. Component 6: Shoulder Rotation - Shoulders follow hips, staying connected through core. Component 7: Release - Ball releases out front with full extension and wrist action. Component 8: Follow Through - Arm finishes across body naturally, back leg follows forward. Practice each component individually, then blend together. Use video analysis to identify specific areas needing work. Develop personal routine and pre-throw rhythm.

• Perfect throwing motion is blend of many correct components
• Every throw in practice should have mechanical intention
• Video analysis reveals issues invisible to the thrower
• Consistency comes from repetition of correct patterns
• Lower body generates power, arm directs it - never just arm throw
• Relaxation in motion creates speed - tension slows down
• Personal style variations are fine as long as fundamentals sound