Purpose
Helps pitcher develop a good bend in the front knee.
Drill Setup
- Pitcher stands behind the mound with a ball and glove.
How it Works
- Pitcher takes the ball and throws it to home from behind the mound.
- Perform 10-15 repetitions.
Coaching Tips
- Getting a good bend of the front knee is essential in this drill. Player should be throwing uphill and thus bending knee to get the ball to home.
- Pitcher should exaggerate the motion of bending the front knee in this drill
