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What is the best exercises if I want to throw harder?

Isaac Hess
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Isaac Hess is a Baseball Coach, Instructor, and the Founder of MADE Baseball Development and Champion Mindset Training Program, a baseball training program based in Los Angeles, California. Isaac has over 14 years of experience coaching baseball and specializes in private lessons and tournaments. He has played baseball for both professional and collegiate leagues including Washington State University and the University of Arizona. Isaac was ranked as one of Baseball America's top 10 prospects for 2007 and 2008. He earned a BS in Regional Development from the University of Arizona in 2007.

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Push ups are the best exercise for throwing strength. Basic dumbbell exercises, like shoulder raises and side shoulder raises, are great as well. Just stick with lighter weights; you don't really want to bulk up for throwing strength.

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How do I improve accuracy while throwing harder?

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Work on accuracy first. Start slow and accurate, then, over the course of weeks and months, gradually throw harder and harder. This takes time; you will not see results in a matter of weeks.

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How do I quickly stand up to throw if I'm a catcher?

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You don't squat all the way down, you do a flat-footed half-squat so when you catch the ball, you can get up quickly. Then,put your whole body into it and throw with all your might towards the base.

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How do I throw hard in general?

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Involve your entire body, not just your arm. Use your whole torso and the leg opposite your throwing arm to lean toward and step toward your target as you throw. This gives your arm added speed, momentum and power. Strengthen your arm with push-ups and pull-ups. (Don't do a lot of weight-lifting. That can make you "muscle-bound.")

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Can you do these excersises as a 11-year old?

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Yes. Just be careful. Your muscles are still developing, and it's possible to strain and even injure them by too much training at your age.

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How do I throw hard if I am very small?

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Because throwing hard is largely a matter of muscle size, it may not be possible to throw as hard as a bigger person does, but you can still maximize your abilities by following the tips shown in the above article.

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How do I throw a curveball?

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See Throw a Curveball .

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