In 1 week we have our try outs for our summer league team, and when i have been playing catch or throwing to a first basemen the throw will sometimes be way over the guys head.Any suggestions?
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aim lower.
Not being a smart arse but lower your visual and do not try to over throw.
Not being a smart arse but lower your visual and do not try to over throw.
What age group are you?
How tall is your first baseman? Sometimes a short 1B can give problems to an infielder
How tall is your first baseman? Sometimes a short 1B can give problems to an infielder
Follow through.
I play in the 11 and 12 age group and im probably the tallest at 5 foot 5
Dropping your elbow on the throw can lead to overthrowing your target. Make sure that you have the elbow high and finish your throw. Plus thinking too much about making a bad throw will lead to a bad throw.
Coach May explained about lowering the elbow. Anytime you throw over the top or 3/4 if your elbow drops below your shoulder you will push the ball UP.......Also if you DRAG the back foot, you will be able to tell becasue you will see a little snail-trail in the dirt where your toe was dragging; this will cause the ball to sail.
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