How do you teach a kid to throw properly?
A good throw starts with the feet and the body turning toward the target, then the arm. The videos show a step-by-step way to teach young players to throw and how infielders choose an arm slot.
What it looks like: Throwing with the arm alone, pushing the ball like a dart, or stepping with the foot on the throwing-arm side.
4 videos
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Where these videos come from
- Coach Dan Blewett: Dan Blewett, a former professional pitcher who coaches pitchers and young players.
- Antonelli Baseball: Matt Antonelli, a first-round draft pick who played in the major leagues for the San Diego Padres.
- Pro Baseball Insider: Doug Bernier, a former major-league infielder.
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