Baseball
Fastball Spin Finish Drill
Finish through the ball instead of short-arming or flipping the wrist
8 min
3 sets of 10 throws
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward finish through the ball instead of short-arming or flipping the wrist.
Instructions
- 1Play catch focusing on pulling the throwing hand down past the opposite knee after release.
- 2Check that the elbow finishes ahead of the shoulder, not stopping high and short.
- 3Watch for a full wrist snap out front rather than a late flip near the body.
- 4Increase throwing distance only while the finish stays long and complete.
What to focus on
A long arm finish down and across the body after release.
Recommended reps
3 sets of 10 throws
Common mistake
Short-arming or flipping the wrist near the body instead of finishing out front.