High school
Pitching
All positions
Intermediate
3 Drills to Fix Late Arm Action
Targeted pitching drills that force earlier arm acceleration and correct late arm timing that leaks velocity.
- Skill:
- arm action
- Equipment:
- Ball only
- Duration:
- About 10 min
- Setting:
- Indoor
- Players:
- Solo
Coaching notes
Progression of dry and throwing drills designed to get the arm into the power position earlier, eliminating the lag that costs velocity and command.
Objectives
Correct late arm action, improve sequencing, and increase arm speed without forcing the delivery.
Coaching cues
Arm up early; stay connected; accelerate through the release; feel the early whip.
Common errors
Arm lagging behind the torso; early rotation without arm readiness; soft finish.
Setup
Open space or mound; baseballs or plyos.
Steps
- 1. Dry arm-path drills to feel early acceleration
- 2. Rocker or step-behind throws focusing on arm timing
- 3. Full delivery with emphasis on arm arriving on time
- 4. Video or feel checks for lag
