Short Summary
- Coach Justin from Ultimate Baseball Training shares three drills to enhance throwing velocity.
- He introduces a free gift called the “Elite Velocity Protocol,” which includes four secrets known to high-velocity throwers.
- The first drill is the “single leg squat leg drive,” aimed at improving flexibility in the back leg during a throw.
- This drill emphasizes ground force reactions to maximize propulsion toward the target.
- The second drill is the “chair drill” or “bucket drill,” focusing on achieving hip-to-shoulder separation, which contributes to 80% of throwing velocity.
- Players place their drive leg on a bucket to create an open hip position while keeping their shoulders closed.
- Both drills are recommended to be practiced without a baseball initially to avoid reverting to old habits.
- The third drill discussed is “gravity box jumps,” which develops explosive power from the back leg.
- This exercise involves sitting on the edge of a bucket and jumping off one leg at a time, emphasizing loading and exploding upward.