High school
Throwing
All positions
Beginner
Rockers Throwing Rhythm Drill
Forward-and-back rock into the drive leg that gets the lower half involved, creates rhythm with hand separation, and emphasizes active receiving.
- Equipment:
- Glove
- Duration:
- About 6 min
- Setting:
- Indoor or outdoor
- Players:
- Partner
Coaching notes
Baseball Concepts demonstrates a rocking motion that loads the drive leg, separates the hands on time, and finishes with toes pointed at the target for a complete throw.
Objectives
Connect lower half to upper half; improve rhythm and timing; finish directed at the target.
Coaching cues
Rock into the drive leg; separate on time; finish with toes to target; receive actively.
Common errors
Upper-body only throw; late separation; open finish.
Steps
- 1. Start in athletic stance
- 2. Rock forward and back into drive leg
- 3. Separate hands on the rock
- 4. Throw and finish toes to target
- 5. Partner receives actively
Source:
Baseball Concepts
