HOW TO FIX Short-Arm Throwing

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2 жыл бұрын

Many young baseball and softball players short-arm throw the ball, but these simple adjustments and throwing drills will help fix short arming and improve throwing mechanics.
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@proudkiwi7641 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers for video. I'm 32 years old and have ALWAYS wondered why I couldn't throw balls very far growing up until I took up baseball, just a month ago as a hobby, and found its because I short arm throw. I almost shot put it so videos like this helps.

@BayIslandBaseball 2 жыл бұрын

We are glad you find the video helpful! Thanks so much for the comment.

@sadbravesfan 2 жыл бұрын

Have you been throwing lately and fixed it?

@proudkiwi7641 2 жыл бұрын

@@sadbravesfan yes sir... I've practiced and practiced proper technique but... I've been throwing short arm for 32 years. That's something that I don't think I'll ever be able to correct, not at my age. That said I can throw the ball a little further and I don't look 100% silly throwing the ball. So I'm pretty content with that.

@practicalparenting Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to post!

@supafrogg258 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good helpful tips! An important aspect this touches on, that applies to so many sports, is that your whole body can be involved to help with the form & efficiency of a particular action. The specifics of that whole body involvement, and of what works, I've found comes from drawing from the examples of others, combined with trying out variations of those examples, during lots of frequent practice. When you hit upon the specifics of that form which works best for your type of body, and get it all well ingrained & matured through lots of frequent practice, it's so rewarding!

@BayIslandBaseball 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

@atxjax1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Im going to apply this technique plus the close wall technique i saw on another video.

@BayIslandBaseball 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It's a great idea to work different throwing drills to strengthen your arm and perfect your form.

@damasydia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video

@BayIslandBaseball 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, you're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@jacksdistrict Жыл бұрын

Great video, Rick!

@BayIslandBaseball Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jack. And thanks for everything you do for the kids in Alameda - you’re a great coach and umpire!

@thedupaman7925 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting

@BayIslandBaseball 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, you're welcome. Thanks for commenting!

@DG-ez6of 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is the fix I needed for my 7 year old

@BayIslandBaseball 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Please let us know if you see an improvement in a couple months of practicing a few times per week.

@DG-ez6of Жыл бұрын

@@BayIslandBaseball - a few months later and he throws great now!

@BayIslandBaseball Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Practice makes players.

@jorgevalenzuelamejia1701 Жыл бұрын

great idea to involve the kids and your video...

@BayIslandBaseball Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jorge!

@gns4838 Жыл бұрын

Just to help a bit. Step with your back foot first, front shoulder stays closed to help with shoulder hip separation. Remember most guys who throw with clean mechanics were never taught how to throw. It was natural. Remember this when you have kids wanting to play.

@drbonesshow1 2 жыл бұрын

If you show the thrower that throwing is a pulling activity the short-arm pushing type action will be less likely to occur. Throwing is the physics of pulling the ball from back to front with the release of the ball out in front. I know something about the physics of throwing.

@BayIslandBaseball 2 жыл бұрын

Great point! While that may be tough for a 7-year old to comprehend, I do think it's important to note. Thanks for commenting!

@drbonesshow1 2 жыл бұрын

@@BayIslandBaseball Not difficult to understand if you use the analogy of pulling a rope from back to front over your shoulder. And if you supinate the wrist as the arm goes back and pronate the wrist as the arm moves forward you will Power-Pronate. I introduced this concept of Power-Pronation to Major League Baseball.

@MarioPalos Жыл бұрын

@@drbonesshow1 I like the idea of using a rope to illustrate the point! When did you introduce the power-pronate concept to MLB?

@MarioPalos Жыл бұрын

@@drbonesshow1 I like the idea of using a rope to illustrate the point! When did you introduce the power-pronate concept to MLB?

@TheRoadLessChosen 2 ай бұрын

@@drbonesshow1are you still teaching?

@DeadPenny86 Жыл бұрын

I had to implement a connection ball with the kids I coach... They'll get the ball into that "power position" with no issue, but then still drop their elbow and push the ball to target.

@BayIslandBaseball Жыл бұрын

Great idea to incorporate tools like a connection ball to help players form good habits and mechanics.

@derekbeaver5617 2 жыл бұрын

Why do you turn your hand backwards like that when you reach back?

@BayIslandBaseball 2 жыл бұрын

Great question! It really has to do with the rotation of your upper body and wrist when throwing the ball. These are "micro mechanics" but they will make sense and become apparent when you try to throw in slow motion. You will be able to feel the natural rotation happening with your upper body, shoulders and wrist.

@brandonyoung6224 2 жыл бұрын

I was taught to throw with hand facing backwards too. Now they teach the hand facing to the side. As in towards 3rd if a rt hand pitcher. Apparently this is more accurate and prevents injury.

@derekbeaver5617 2 жыл бұрын

@@BayIslandBaseball ok well it just seems awkward. I was never taught that way and just don't turn my hand at all. Thanks for the response. I'll try it out.

@urcookin Жыл бұрын

My daughter needs to do this drill every day.

@BayIslandBaseball Жыл бұрын

Please follow up if her form improves over a month or two. Thanks!

@skamj1 Жыл бұрын

Just play long toss

@coreypatterson1386 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty close with the instructions....you don't point your actual glove to your target....always point your elbow on your glove hand side towards your target

@BayIslandBaseball 2 жыл бұрын

In this video, the glove hand/arm extended out is really an exaggeration to help the player mirror the position with their throwing arm. As the player throws, they should naturally pull in their glove to their chest by bending their elbow. Instead of including all the "micro mechanics" of a baseball throw, I focused on "holding the ball up and back" to address the short-arm flaw. Thanks for commenting!

@coreypatterson1386 2 жыл бұрын

@@BayIslandBaseball you are just teaching bad habits....when a player extends their glove hand out all the way to their target it is not allowing them to get their front side/shoulder closed before they throw....also you have their throwing arm in the wrong position when their front foot lands....no one teaches someone's throwing arm to be in the L shape position when their front foot lands...when a player's front foot lands their throwing hand should be palm down with the ball in their hand..... backside of their hand should be facing up towards the sky....look at any baseball player at any level play catch or make a throw.....pause the video and look at what position their throwing hand is in once their front foot lands......what I am explaining is very easy to implement for beginners at the youth level.....it is definitely not too advanced

@visionarycustompainting6962 2 жыл бұрын

@@coreypatterson1386 shut up or go away there's always that 1 dumb ass that just can't help but force their opinion...YOU ARE THAT DUMB ASS , if you dont like this video then go make your own video