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In your throwing hand, grip the ball with the index and middle fingers and your thumb, leaving a space between the palm of your hand and the ball. With your glove at chest level, rotate your glove-hand shoulder toward the target. Bring your arm back and up over your shoulder, and throw with a snap of your wrist.

 

"Grip the ball the same way every time you throw it, across the wide part of the seams (the 4 seam grip)."

Step 1 

  • Grip the ball firmly with your index finger and the middle finger of your dominant hand

  • Grip the ball over the wide part of the seams
  • Place your thumb underneath 
  • Rest your ring finger and your pinkie on the side of the ball
  • Leave a space between the palm of your hand and the ball

 

Step 2 

  • Bring your glove, hand and the ball toward your belly button

  • Stand with glove-side shoulder facing target
  • Keep your weight on the balls of your feet


Step 3 

  • Shift your weight back 

  • Step back 
  • Angle your glove-side shoulder in the direction you want to throw
  • Bring the ball back 
  • Keep your palm facing down 
  • Bend your back knee as you shift your weight back


Step 4 

  • Push off with your back foot 

  • Stride toward your target 
  • Bring your arm up and forward 
  • Point your glove toward your target 
  • Throw the ball with a snap of the wrist 
  • Follow through with your arm 
  • Come around with your body so you finish facing the target

Skills Drills

Quick grip drill 

To make great throws every time, you need to use the right grip. Practice by tossing the ball a few feet in the air. As soon as the ball hits your glove take it out in the proper grip. Your grip should be the same every time: with your index and middle finger over the wide part of the seams (the four-seam grip).

 

Throwing mechanics and accuracy drill 

 Practice with a friend to work on throwing mechanics and accuracy. Add a baserunner to simulate game situations, such as a hitter running toward first.

 

Distance drill

Play catch with a teammate to improve your throwing ability. Vary the throwing distances. 

Troubleshooting Tips

 

The Fundamentals 

If your throws are inaccurate, work on your fundamentals. Your shoulder should always point toward your target. Get a consistent grip on the ball. Practice so that the motion becomes familiar and comfortable

 

     

 

Use Your Whole Body 

If hard throws are not getting enough speed or distance, remember to use your whole body, not just your arm. Snap your wrist.

 

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