The Standing Weighted Wall Y exercise is something that is given to certain athletes that have already learned the proper scap movement “Y” pattern without any weight AND can properly activate the Lower Trap without shrugging. Arm Angle & Scapular Plane Make sure the arm is out at a 135º-145º angle from the body. This […]

When training the throwing movement with medicine balls, we need to implement a specific type of drill that will enhance high level throwing patterns, not inhibit them! Instead of performing the traditional shuffle throws in which you push the ball straight into the wall, try the shuffle behind throws. This drill will reinforce the hip […]

This is a great drill to incorporate as a pre-work exercise or as an explosive movement within any workout program. This Frontal Plane to Sagittal Plane Movement allows resistance to be created between the hips and trunk (torso). Any throwing athlete should implement this exercise because it simulates the hip to trunk relationship in High […]

The Double Shuffle Throw is a great drill to feel rhythm and proper sequencing in a throw! In the clip below, I’m using a longer arm action, something that resembles pitchers or outfielders. You can also simulate a catcher or infielder throw as the elbow will then stay flexed throughout the double shuffle movement. Double […]

I really love The Half Kneel Turn & Throw Drill because it allows athletes to feel their trunk (torso) turn back (counter-rotate) against the hips as the hips and stride are occurring! The movement of when the shoulder blade (scap retraction) and latissimus activation occurs,  is easily seen in the clips below. This activation starts […]