Page 38 - Jim Stone Book Beginner

Throwing

 T-position

 Step and throw

 "Yes" position with the non-dominant hand
 Weight transfer-back foot to front foot

 Rotate hips as part of throwing motion

 The elbow leads the throwing hand
Sample Activity

 Use any ball that can be easily held (tennis ball, baseball, softball, etc.), throw to a wall with
velocity working on throwing mechanics
 Focus on weight transfer, T-position, Yes-position, upper body rotation

 Self-toss hit a volleyball over the net without jump

 T-position, relaxed shoulder
 Focus on the hand goes over the top of the ball

 Generate topspin on the ball

 Low elbow to high elbow arm action

Checklist

 Can attack the ball over the net while exhibiting
proper throwing and armswing mechanics with
emphasis on T-position and upper body rotation

into the swing

 Contacts the ball when spiking with an open
hand, relaxed wrist, drives the hand over the top
of the ball, imparting topspin

 Maintains proper armswing mechanics when
jumping to spike the ball