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Fence Drill

All students may practice at one time. If using a wall for this drill, use cloth

covered balls such as Rag Ball or an incredible ball.

If using a fence or a net, provide the students with several balls each because

the balls will not rebound. The students also have to work in pairs in a peer

(reciprocal) teaching setting. The partner at the fence observes the throwers

performance and suggests corrections based on the Key Success.

Give each pair of partners with 5 balls. The thrower delivers 5 consecutive

balls, while the observer looks for consistent performance error.

Equipment

Gloves ( 1 per student)

Instructions

Stand 20 feet from the fence.

Repeat the phrase Turn, Step, and Throw to yourself as you throw the ball

against the wall. Concentrate on your form.

Use full range of motion for your throw.

Make the entire throwing act one smooth, continuous motion.

Student options

Work with a partner.

At home, practice your throwing technique against the front steps. Use a tennis ball or any other kind of ball that do not harm the surface that

you are throwing against it.

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Target accuracy Drill

Use large target for the less experienced.

Use narrow target for the more experienced.

Line up the students in two lines, back to back and 10 feet apart, down the

centre gym if the students play in the gym.

If outdoors, place the target for the less experienced players on the side

fences.

Equipment

Gloves, 1 per student

Instructions

Using the overhand throwing motion, throw the ball at the target.

Use the phrase, Turn, Step, and Throw.

Focus the correct technique.

Student options

Continue to focus on throwing.

Challenge yourself by scoring a throw on the target.

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Star Drill

Requires 15 players.

Line up in five groups of three in a star shaped, formation.

To begin the drill, the first player in the line with the ball throws it to the first

player in line two groups to the left.

The throwers follow the throw and join the end of that line.

The receiver quickly throws the ball to the first player in line two groups to

the left and follows the throw.

The pattern continues around the star until someone drop the ball.

Direction Drill

Divide the class into groups of three and place each group at a target.

Equipment

Gloves, 1 per student

Instructions

The thrower stands 30 feet from the target

Delivers the 10 balls inside the area just outside and to the glove side of the

target.

One of the other groups throws ball for the thrower while the third gives

feedback to the thrower.

Rotates roles within the group so that each person assumes each role.

Remember to step in the direction of the student throw.

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Four corner Drill

Requires at least 4 players and a regulation softball field with bases.

A player stands in front of each base.

The player at third base then throws the ball to the player at second base.

The player at second base throws the ball to the player at first base.

Continue this ball rotation around the infield for a specific period of time.

One Knee Drill

Wrap tape around the ball through the centre so that it bisects the horseshoe-

shaped seams.

Kneel on your throwing-side knee. (Your partner should knee as well).

Your knee should point toward your partner.

Emphasize the rotation of the shoulders and follow through across the body on

the throw.

Ball Spin Drill

Wrap tape around the ball through the centre so that it bisects the horseshoe-

shaped seams.

Grip the ball so that the pad of your middle finger rests on the line at the seam

and your thumbs rests on the line opposite the middle finger.

Place the pinkie along the outside of the ball to help stabilize it.

Lie on your back and hold your elbow in the air, keeping it in line with your

shoulder. Bring the ball toward your ear.

Throw the ball by first unlocking your elbow and then your

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