The “Elbow Up” cue has been around for a long time and is certainly heard during many games and practices, but what does this actually mean? I feel like coaches, parents and players are using this term excessively and incorrectly, just for the sake of saying something when a throw is off target. “Elbow Up” […]

I just want to clarify what I mean when I say the elbow should extend in line with the rest of the body at ball release and the forearm will then pronate through. Elbow extension/pronation timing is actually one of the most difficult aspects of the throw to correct IF the athlete “pushes” the ball […]

The “Water Bottle” Drill teaches an athlete to develop high level throwing patterns via motor learning. Positions cannot be taught in a throw. Movements need to be the focus. This is why the “L” Drill is so detrimental for baseball & softball players, where a specific position is the focus and not the actual movement […]

The timing of pronation and humeral head internal rotation during a throw is vital to maximize throwing potential and minimize the risk of acute and/or chronic elbow pain. What most throwing athletes don’t understand is that for any arm slot, the elbow must extend in line with the body (or slightly out in front of […]

Benito Santiago was one of the best throwing catchers to play the game. He was a 5-time All Star and 3-time Gold Glove Winner. He also led the National League in 1988 with assists and base runners caught stealing. You can find all of his stats here. Santiago is best known for throwing runners out […]