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Dry Throw Arm-Whip Location Drill

Dry throws focusing on producing the whip sound further back (not out front) to eliminate pushy arm action and improve arm path.

Duration:
About 6 min
Setting:
Indoor or outdoor
Players:
Solo

Coaching notes

108 Performance coaches the pitcher through dry throws while listening for the whip location. Proper whip occurs deeper in the delivery rather than in front of the body.

Objectives

Correct arm path timing; reduce pushy throws; improve natural whip and velocity potential.

Coaching cues

Whip further back; feel the arm work behind you; avoid pushing out front.

Common errors

Arm action starting too far forward; pushing the ball; late whip.

Steps

  1. 1. Assume throwing posture
  2. 2. Perform dry throws focusing on whip location
  3. 3. Listen for the sound occurring deeper
  4. 4. Adjust path until whip is correct
  5. 5. Progress to light throws
Source: 108 Performance

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