Interval Throwing

• Players in partners spread out along the right or left field foul line
• The player on the foul line will stay in that spot as their partner moves back to each distance
• Partners go through the following throwing progression together: One Knee (5-10 ft.) Players down on their throwing side knee, glove side knee is up, shoulders square to their partner and throw back and forth, following through on each throw Players each make 10 throws, then move back to next progression Close Squared Throwing (10-15 ft.) Players stand with shoulders square to their partner, feet shoulder width apart, starting with their hands together and throw back and forth, letting the elbows close on release Players each make 10 throws, then move back to next progression Squared Throwing (15-20 ft.) Players stand with shoulders square to their partner, feet shoulder width apart, starting with their hands rotating together and throw back and forth, letting the elbows close on release Players each make 10 throws, then move back to next progression Standing Throwing Position (30-40 ft.) Players stand in normal starting position of throwing, take a deep breath, and throw to their partner, rotating and following through Players take their time throwing back and forth Players each make 10 throws Players 45 feet apart Players throw the ball back and forth using good throwing mechanics Players each make 10 throws, then move back to next progression Players 60 feet apart Players throw the ball back and forth using good throwing mechanics Players each make 9 throws, then move back to next progression Players 90 feet apart Players throw the ball back and forth using good throwing mechanics Players each make 8 throws, then move back to next progression Players 120 feet apart Players throw the ball back and forth using good throwing mechanics A crow hop should be used to reduce strain on the arm Players each make 5 throws, then move back to next progression Players 130-140 feet apart Players throw the b...