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How do you break a bad throwing habit.
by Bertram Murray
Arm extended, knuckles to the sky, elbow up
Bertrum asked: The result is pressure on their elbow, a sideways rotation on the ball which causes it, over a distance, to slice away from the target. If they are throwing across the infield to first base, that slice takes the ball down the first baseline, into the runner. Throwing from the outfield the ball takes a similar, but much more defined arc away from the base or cutoff man being thrown to. The ability to throw properly and accurately is forever tied to a players success within the game. With 10 possible lineup positions on a team, only one of those positions is not tied directly to an ability to throw and catch a baseball. That is the designated hitter. While arm strengths vary player to player, proper mechanics will ensure that each player is getting the most from their abilities. The first step is getting them to realize each step in the process, taking the time to stop and check. Soon they see a difference in how far and accurate their throws become. They will also feel less pressure on their elbow. The two page links above have pictures to help illustrate each step. Please let me know how it is going for you. Good luck with the process. You will see a difference. Yours in baseball, Rick |
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