Throwing Drill: A Drill to Teach Young Athletes Proper Throwing Mechanics (Baseball)

The Teach Drill: Use "Show Me Your Muscles" cue - elbow up at shoulder height creating proper L-position. Step 1: Static Position - Players freeze in L-position, coach checks every player. Step 2: Slow Motion - Execute throw in extreme slow motion maintaining positions. Step 3: "Point at Target" - Emphasize front elbow pointing where ball should go. Step 4: "Thumb to Thigh" - Teach follow-through with throwing hand finishing at opposite thigh. Step 5: Step to Target - Add simple directional step toward throwing partner. Step 6: Combine All Cues - Execute complete throw using all learned components. Use fun imagery: "Make a muscle", "Reach in cookie jar", "Pat the dog". Keep instructions simple. Lots of repetition with positive feedback.

• Young athletes learn through simple cues and imagery
• Break complex motion into memorable, fun components
• Constant positive reinforcement maintains engagement
• Check every player individually - mass instruction misses problems
• Patience is essential - motor learning takes time
• Make it a game - "Who can show best muscle?", etc.
• Parents should use same cues at home for consistency