Category: Pitching
Type: Drill
CLOTH SLAP
This drill is for pitchers to help develop snap of wrist, delivery of ball out front of body, follow through and defensive position once the pitch is delivered.
Cut old bed sheet (or similar material) into pieces 18" by 5". Fold long side a few times until cloth is 1" by 18". Form 2 lines with one line down on one knee, resting "glove side" elbow on other knee and hold arm out (the one resting on knee) parallel to ground (with glove on) no higher than 18" above ground. Players standing hold out throwing hand (palm up) draping folded cloth over middle finger letting hang down evenly on each side of middle finger. Loosely holding cloth in fist, have pitcher go through normal windup with the delivery being slapping partner's glove with cloth. Check for proper motion, balance and defensive position.
Submitted by: Mike Cole
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