1. Teaching Proper Throwing Mechanics

2. WSLL—Throwing Mechanics Importance of Teaching Proper Throwing Mechanics While Player is Young Throwing Muscle Memory Forms Very Early (6-8 years old) Once Formed it is Extremely Difficult to Change Improper Throwing Mechanics Biggest Problem for Little Leaguers in majors Most Common Reason for not Making High School Team Improper Warm-Up Throwing Majority of Throws for Young Player Reinforcing Wrong Muscle Memory

3. WSLL—Throwing Mechanics The Grip “Four Seam” Grip

4. WSLL—Throwing Mechanics The Grip “Four Seam” Grip Center Middle Finger

5. WSLL—Throwing Mechanics The Grip “Four Seam” Grip Center Middle Finger Thumb Tucked Under

6. WSLL—Throwing Mechanics The Grip “Four Seam” Grip Center Middle Finger Thumb Tucked Under Three-Finger Grip

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9. PRONATION!!!!!!!!!

10. WSLL—Throwing Mechanics PRONATION!!!!!!!!!

11. WSLL—Throwing Mechanics PRONATION!!!!!!!!!

12. WSLL—Throwing Mechanics The “natural” finish to a straight throw

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15. No “Warm-Up” Throwing!!! Only Throwing Drills Coach Must Watch Flip Drill Throw with Wrist Only Pronate Use Non-throwing Hand to Support Elbow (at least for younger children) Checkpoint Drill “Checkpoint Position” Throw and Follow Through with Pronation Turn into Throw, not Step into Throw

16. WSLL—Throwing Mechanics Practice Throws No Kidding Around Full Throws Hip/Body Turn Ear “Shot Put” Throws What Coach Looks For Walk Behind Line Pick Up Rotation Look for “Dot” Watch from Side—See Follow-Through Hand Position Players Pick Up Each Other’s Rotations (Lefty) YES NO

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18. Other Drills Spinner www.clubK.com Knee Drill Star Drill Relay Drill Skip Step Drill Crow Hop Drill Follow-Throw Drills Only After Turn is Learned

19. WSLL—Throwing Mechanics Curve Balls Never for Children Under 11 Only acceptable rotations: Never Acceptable: (Lefty)