Have great defence at ss but not much power on throws to 1st. I also am a starter pitcher on rotation. I confuse on how to get faster on throws to 1st. not sure if being a pitcher is cousing this. Advice please!
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Without seeing your mechanics, I would just remind you of the basic fundamentals. Be sure you are rounding the ball towards the direction of your throw to get and keep momentum in your throw, and then to follow your throw until it hits the first basemens mitt.
A lot of the kids I work with do not get around the ball properly and try to creat momentum into their throws after they field the ball. Also, when they throw, they throw the ball and then stop everything. They don't get much from their lower half to help their arm throw the ball.
Like I stated, without seeing you, I am not really sure what may be going wrong, but I would start with those two things.
A lot of the kids I work with do not get around the ball properly and try to creat momentum into their throws after they field the ball. Also, when they throw, they throw the ball and then stop everything. They don't get much from their lower half to help their arm throw the ball.
Like I stated, without seeing you, I am not really sure what may be going wrong, but I would start with those two things.
Could be your arm action is more like that of a pitcher or outfielder. Hard to say without seeing you throw, but if you're bringing your arm back and around like you do when you pitch, then you are losing valuable time (unless you pitch like Keith Foulke) 
. The SSs I see have a short-arm technique where they are very compact, not wasting time rearing back with a long arm behind them. Get set, load your arm up immediately to launch postion near your ear. Sorry about the ragged description, but that's as near as I can desribe it. Watch some MLB guys on TV, other good SSs in your league. This isn't really a power issue, but more of a time issue. Some other guys here can probably tell you more about it than I can. Good luck.
. The SSs I see have a short-arm technique where they are very compact, not wasting time rearing back with a long arm behind them. Get set, load your arm up immediately to launch postion near your ear. Sorry about the ragged description, but that's as near as I can desribe it. Watch some MLB guys on TV, other good SSs in your league. This isn't really a power issue, but more of a time issue. Some other guys here can probably tell you more about it than I can. Good luck.
I'm going to have to agree with CatchingCoach05 on this one. Make sure you field the ball, and if time, take a step towards first to shorten the throw. After you release the ball continue towards first.
like catching and nd said....work on your foot work that will make the through easier and a lot quicker, work on taking your momentum to the bag
You play short stop when your not pitching?? That could be why you have a weak throw to 1st, Arms need rest.
Just get a quick release and throw your body in it, the cleaner you field that grounder, the more time you have