- facing target
- come to a set position
- once leg lift occurs, thrower will begin verbalizing count (1-2-3)
- by the time thrower gets to 3 the ball should be released
- emphasis on moving quickly and getting to front foot strike to the ground quickly
- separate hands in thumb down position
- throwing fingers stay on top of the baseball
- ball working behind the rear hip
- forward rotate to throw , ball flips up above throwing shoulder
- core turning and leading the throw
- fingers stay on top of the ball, releasing in front of thrower’s head
- finish with hips back, chest forward parallel to the ground
- arm finish to the outside of the front leg