by David Grossman | Apr 11, 2014 | Pitching
More from DrillsThis drill has many variations. It is outstanding to teach players to get their entire throwing arm into the throw. If a player is short arming their throws or only using their wrist to throw, the towel drill can correct… Read More...
by David Grossman | Apr 11, 2014 | Pitching
Player stands opposite another coach or player. Players face each other torso to torso (belly button to belly button so they are looking directly at each other). Start at a distance of about ten feet and then move back as… Read More...
by David Grossman | Apr 11, 2014 | Pitching
This drill goes through the entire throwing motion. As the name indicates, it includes the motion in the previous drill and adds the earlier parts of the throwing motion (especially hip rotation) to have the thrower experience the entire package… Read More...
by David Grossman | Apr 11, 2014 | Pitching
Pitching a ball from 46 feet that will land across a small plate is not at all easy for a typical AA player. An average AA draft (8 and 9 year olds) will of 70-100 players will have about five… Read More...
by David Grossman | Apr 5, 2014 | Fielding
There is no substitute for repetition for ground balls. Remind teams that games are usually won or lost based on fielding routine ground balls. If a shortstop misses a tough smash deep in the hole, well the team just shrugs… Read More...
by David Grossman | Apr 5, 2014 | Fielding
Balls hit in the air (or balls thrown from one player to another) are adventures. No single action in baseball tests your fear of the ball like having a ball hit or thrown to you. Most players outgrow the fear… Read More...
