How to Use a Medicine Ball for Developing Pitching

Pitching is about using your body's core to throw the ball, requiring strength from the entire body rather than just the arms. Using a medicine ball for pitchers is to develop strength. The balls are weighted, which makes them ideal for strength training. They are also a type of ball, which allows the pitcher to learn throwing with a heavier weight and thus results in developing better pitching skills.

Things You'll Need

  • Medicine ball
  • Balance board
  • Partner
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Instructions

    • 1

      Toss the medicine ball against a wall 10 times in an overhand motion, like pitching the ball. Pick the ball up between tosses. Repeat the exercise for three sets in a training session.

    • 2

      Balance on a balance board, and then toss the medicine ball to a partner. The partner can hand it back. This not only uses the medicine ball for weight training while throwing, but it also uses the board to improve body balance and core muscles, which greatly aid pitching.

    • 3

      Place your feet shoulder width apart, and then squat while bringing the medicine ball up to your chest. Throw the ball vertically with one arm while using the legs from the squat position to power the throw. Rise from the squat while throwing the ball. Allow the ball to fall to the ground, and then pick it up. Because the throw is vertical, watch the ball and move if it comes too close to your feet or body. Repeat with the other arm to develop pitching power.