Video: How to Throw a Baseball

Learn how to throw a baseball, including proper grip, stance and follow through, in this free sports instructional video on how to play the game of baseball.

Video Transcript

The next thing we are going to focus on is throwing. Now with throwing we are going to start off with a grip. You want to get something kind of like this; this is a called a forcing grip. This is actually going to make you throw a lot more powerful and accurate. Also, the spin of the ball; because it is kind of spinning like this, gives you a little lift on your throw, so it actually flies farther than it actually should. Next thing we are going to focus on is setting your feet. Now when you set your feet, you kind of got to set it up so it points toward your target. I'm right here around home plate. Say I want to throw down to second base, I would set my feet up in line with second base. Same thing with first and third. If I were to throw to third, I would shift my feet this way. If I was throwing to third, I would shift my feet this way. The next thing you want to focus on is bringing your arm back. That way you get a longer whipping action when you throw. Now if you have a lot of time, bring your arm back as far as it will go. If you got less time to throw the ball and you are trying to shorten up on it, you know bring your arm in a little bit: that way you will get your throw out quicker. Next is your glove arm. My glove arm is not supposed to just hang there. You also got to use it also to help point at your target and you got to torque it down so it gives you a little more power on your throw. The next thing and the final thing is your follow through. Now when you wind back your arm, after you whip it forward, you don't want to just leave your feet planted. That is going to steal some of your power. You want to throw the ball and follow through, so your back leg should actually kick out. A throw should look a little something like this and that is how you throw a baseball.

How to Throw a Baseball

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