Drill

Drills

Softball

Long Toss Arm Path Build-Up

Build arm strength while keeping a compact, on-time arm path

12 min
3 phases stretching from 40 to 100 feet
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Begin close and work distance out gradually as the arm loosens.
  2. 2Keep the ball moving through a compact circle instead of dropping it below the waist.
  3. 3Throw on a slight arc at max distance, then compress the arc as you work back in.
  4. 4Note any distance where the arm path breaks down or shortens the follow-through.

What to focus on

Maintaining efficient arm mechanics as distance and effort increase.

Common mistake

Dropping the ball low and long behind the body at max distance.