Softball Throwing Drills – One Knee Drill

Purpose: To practice finishing the arm route-To develop good follow through.

Procedure: Players set up with a partner or a target at a distance of 7 to 10 feet,with one softball. Begin with your throwing-side knee on the ground, The glove-side knee will be bent at a 90-degree angle with your foot flat on the ground pointing at the carger. Do not let your bent leg wander. Your upper body should be erect. Don't sit back on your heel. Start with hands together in the center of your body, then break with your thumbs down and proceed in slow motion up to the "T" position. From this starting position, begin accelerating your arm and release the ball our in front with your arm extending outside your lead knee to slap your side.Reinforce the hand break and a good "T." Make sure the player gets extension through the release point and finishes the arm route.