Pitching

Balanced Stationary Drill

Instructions

• 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

At a Glance
  • Duration 1 minutes
  • Players 1-2 players
  • Difficulty Intermediate
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Balls and gloves