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Marshalls Plyo Ball Drill for Arm Path and Glove-Side Control

Short plyo-ball Marshalls that reinforce a clean arm path and stable glove-side while developing upper-body sequencing.

Equipment:
Ball only
Duration:
About 6 min
Setting:
Indoor or outdoor
Players:
Solo

Coaching notes

Pitcher executes Marshalls with light plyo balls focusing on arm-circle shape, glove-side connection, and controlled finish.

Objectives

Clean arm action, improve glove-side timing, and build high-intent upper-body patterns safely.

Coaching cues

Keep elbow in a tight path; glove side stable; finish with intent without over-throwing.

Common errors

Long arm circle; collapsing glove side; excessive effort early in the drill.

Steps

  1. 1. Set up in athletic stance
  2. 2. Execute Marshalls with light plyo
  3. 3. Focus on tight arm path and stable glove
  4. 4. Complete prescribed reps
Source: RPP Baseball

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