Throwing Clinic #2

Rita and Maddy came out to clinic last night for some one on one throwing techniques. There were throws with a mark, persuasive fakes, throwing to a cutter, and beautiful long throws.

We learned how much harder it is to get off a decent throw when there is a mark on you, or even near you. It's 98% mental and can be overcome by practice.



This drill worked wonders: have a less experienced player emulate a player with strong throws. Strong throwing player (let's call her Lisa) will partner throw with less experienced player. Lisa will throw forehands, backhands, high releases, stepping out, stepping back, getting low, etc. Her partner watches and returns the throw in the exact way that lisa threw it. Exactly the same, from footwork to what Lisa does with her arm that's not throwing. There's no talking or asking questions; really there isn't much thinking involved. Just let your body copy exactly what the strong thrower is doing. This drill had R&M looking like very experienced players with a wide range of solid throws.

sweet!!