Skip to main content
← All drills More Pitching More All positions
High school Pitching All positions Intermediate

Exploding Jump Throw for Pitcher Velocity

Dynamic lower-half exploding jump throw to build intent and velocity.

Duration:
About 8 min

Coaching notes

ARM-style explosive lower-half drill that trains ground-force production into the throw.

Objectives

Increase velocity through explosive lower-half intent.

Coaching cues

Explode off the ground; drive the hips; finish through the target.

Steps

  1. 1. Athletic start
  2. 2. Jump and explode
  3. 3. Throw with max intent
  4. 4. Controlled landing
Source: ARM Pitching Development

Related drills

Return-to-First Base Technique and Timing Drill

Baserunning · All positions

New-School Primary Lead and Steal Start Series

Baserunning · All positions

Steal Bases Like a Pro Box-Jump and Reaction Series

Baserunning · All positions

Wall-Ball Hand-Eye and Soft-Hands Infield Series

Fielding / Infield · All positions

Reaction Steal Start and First-Step Quickness Circuit

Baserunning · All positions

Half-Kneeling Steal Start Drill

Baserunning · All positions

Keep training

Browse more free drills, or find private lessons and tryouts near you.

All drills Instructors Tryouts