Thursday, January 19, 2012

How to Properly Throw in Baseball?

The ability to transfer the baseball to your throwing hand from your glove in a smooth and quick motion can make the difference between a runner being out or safe. Whether you are a middle infielder turning a double play or a catcher trying to throw out a base stealer, much of your success depends on the exchange of ball from glove to hand. Following a few basic guidelines will help you get rid of the ball in a hurry.
Two-Handed Catch
Step 1
Move toward the baseball as it comes to you, if you have the opportunity.
Step 2
Extend your arms toward the ball. Open your glove and hold your throwing hand above the glove, with the heels of your palms almost together.
Step 3
Trap your throwing hand over the ball as it deflects off your glove. With practice, you won't have to even close your glove on the ball.
One-Handed Catch
Step 1
Pull your glove to the middle of your body after making the catch on throws or plays in which you have to reach for the ball and can only use one hand.
Step 2
Turn your glove so the open pocket and ball point in toward your body.
Step 3
Reach your throwing hand into the glove to retrieve the ball. Don't flip the ball from the glove to your hand or you may bobble it.

 
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