Pitching Drills
Balance Drill
Skill Set: Pitching
Difficulty Level: Easy Number of Athletes and Coaches: 1-2 athletes and 1 coach, or 2 athletes as partners
Average Time to Complete: 5 minutes
Equipment Required: Balls and gloves
Goal: In leg up position, move backside towards the catcher first, front heel stays closed
Description of the Drill:
- 1 partner on left/right field foul line, 1 partner 40 feet away in left/right field
- Receiving partner catches down in catchers position
- Throwing partner goes through full wind-up, slowly, stopping with their front leg up in the air
- Throwing partner then moves their backside to the catcher first, forcing the front heel to stay closed, and throws the ball to partner
- Throwing partner finishes with a smooth follow through
- If partners are both pitchers, switch after 10 throws
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