High school
Pitching
All positions
Intermediate
Shuffle Throw Drill for Direction and Intent
Multi-angle shuffle throws teaching pitchers to keep butt, glove, eyes and ball moving straight through the target for linear direction and higher intent.
- Equipment:
- Ball only
- Duration:
- About 10 min
- Setting:
- Indoor or outdoor
- Players:
- Solo
Coaching notes
Athlete performs controlled shuffle throws while emphasizing hip-to-target alignment and forward momentum instead of spinning off the glove side. Multiple camera angles reinforce the feel.
Objectives
Improve hip-to-target direction, forward momentum, throwing intent, and repeatable velocity.
Coaching cues
Bring butt, glove, eyes, and the ball straight to and through the target with max intent; stay linear, no spinning off glove side.
Common errors
Spinning off to the glove side; losing linear direction; low intent or decelerating early.
Steps
- 1. Set up facing target at comfortable distance
- 2. Perform shuffle steps forward
- 3. Throw keeping body parts aligned straight through target
- 4. Review from multiple angles and repeat
Source:
Precision Pitching
