How to Increase Throwing Strength

Many of you have daughters, players or teams that will be moving up in age group this year and as a result they will be throwing from longer distances or possibly playing against faster runner. Both will require more velocity and throwing strength so let's look at 3 things that will help you create more throwing strength.

3 keys to Creating More Throwing Strength:

1. Get faster feet during her throw - great athletes throw with their feet as the feet and hands work together. This is especially true at catching where throws to 2nd require very fast feet into position.
2. Get hands separated faster and then EXPLODE forward through the release point. Too many players are too slow in separating their throwing hand and ball from their glove and even slower in bringing their throwing hand forward through the release point and not just to it.
3. Follow through Fast! Don't just stop throwing at the release, but continue throwing fast past the release point!

If you need help practice these 3 keys here are two great throwing drills that will do the trick: Towel Slap and Cross Legged Throw.