How To: Throw A Baseball Better | EASY Throwing Tips!

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In today's video, you'll discover a few easy throwing tips to help you learn how to throw a baseball better!
Coach Justin from Ultimate Baseball Training breaks down a few key aspects of throwing mechanics to help you maximize your accuracy, velocity, and throwing consistency. If you've been searching for how to throw a baseball better or you're looking for a few easy throwing tips, then this is the video for you!
Apply these baseball throwing tips and you'll see immediate improvement!
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[@michaelnshumsky2149]

Thanks for the breakdown. I am a senior, in a slow pitch league, who played pickup ball as a kid, but never had formal instruction, so appreciate your videos very much. Thank you.

[@mattanderson1608]

I made a few bad throws in practice the other day and every since then I’ve been trying to fix it and in the process I’ve completely lost my release point. Hopefully this video helps.

[@yodiego2393]

bro this is exactly what’s happened to me

[@yodiego2393]

@@JAMuUP i really don’t know what worked, because i’ve been playing since i was 9 and it’s been fine until like a month ago. i guess i practiced my throwing motion whenever i could to create muscle memory, and when it came to games i was doing great

[@yodiego2393]

@@JAMuUP in practice, i used to try different releases, like releasing it higher when i was farther and when i was closer, to release it lower to keep the ball on a line. i guess after not trying to over complicate it too much, and just letting myself get into a rythym, helped me create muscle memory for it. i do agree tho, i tried to improve it because of my coaches and i completely ruined it. it’s all about preference, and try to stay as consistent with your old form as you can. if you make bad throws trying to fix it, it’s just your body getting used to it, don’t think about it too much. baseball is not the sport that you would want to dwell on something you did bad, just brush it off and move on. i feel like owning up to your throwing partner or whoever’s catching the ball if you make a bad throw makes it better

[@yodiego2393]

@@JAMuUP also, i found out that your hips really help with alleviating the pain from throwing, and keeping your catching-side shoulder closed helps the ball be more accurate, and getting your arm back more helps generate more power and helps with the pains also

[@yodiego2393]

@@JAMuUP yeah, that’s basically what i was trying to say. instead of trying to stay completely faced towards your target, i usually turn my hips so i’m facing sideways towards my target, with my opposite shoulder(the one i’m not throwing with) kind of turned away from my target and it’s close to my body. that helps me create tension, and it becomes sort of a spring. when i throw the ball, everything loosens, and it allows for some extra power and keeps my throw on a line.

[@apestasguey]

You're the best!! Thanks coach for all that you do

[@TheTennisMentor]

Really great video, someone pointed me in your direction after watching one of my videos on the tennis serve. So many similarities between the throw and the serve action. Thanks ⚾️🎾

[@aliegipson9758]

Your videos are helping me practice with my children so much! Thank you! You are very thorough and you make your explanations so easy to understand!

[@kellyparkinson8594]

Agree!

[@Kolegate]

I wish I had this back in the 90's in high school.

[@uboii]

Thanks a lot! This helped me to help my two nephews (they are 8 years old and 9 yrs old) and they are goofy when they throw. Because of this page they look WAAAAY better from when they started this summer.

[@adishmaryahu2579]

Awesome tips! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@tremor5159]

I know it’s a really late reply but you made me get in the team I was so excited I was never taught to throw a ball before now I’m doing it fluently and accurately thank you

[@user-fc9fg5ix2x]

Thanks man, you really are my and many others saviors

[@3ternalzz]

This helps sooo much ty😍

[@kimbunker3873]

Really worked thanks

[@kimbunker3873]

Btw I'm in coach pitch I play pitcher

[@dolifegodsway8329]

Thanks. My uncle is getting all of us who used to play ball and get on a softball team all together when I move back in about 2-3 years and I haven’t played since I was 8 😂. I’m 21 and I’m gonna get back into rhythm before I embarrass myself 😂. Every now and then my dad and I will go play catch and I forget how to throw because I throw a football so much more so I’ll just let go where I know to and it will go flying in the air to him and I’m like “Sorry dad. Forgot how to throw 😂.” I think it’s because I throw a football so much more for the reason my muscle memory for throwing a baseball is gone 🤷‍♂️

[@TruePhil]

1. keep everything tight to body, strong control, connected tight, for hitting as well 2. feet right left, 1:10 3. break hands, equal and opposite 4. fingers on top of ball, pointing towards the ground for as long as possible not behind, then at the top points towards 3rd base if on pitching mound, hand not pronated, more supinated 3:45 5. pronate hand on follow through, point fingers towards target and thumb to opposite pocket 5:40 6. finish with chin, nose, chest, over front knee

[@Joactah77]

Very cool!

[@meganorsi8591]

Thank you for this! My middle boy is on 8U this year, and he has a quick release and it pretty accurate, but he's tossing rainbows! All the other videos I watched said to "look back and see your knuckles" and I, too, thought that felt very unnatural! I'm much happier to teach this to my little guy.

[@rodgersjm]

Great tips. I’m curious in seeing what the follow throw should look like. i.e. does the back foot come up or stay on the ground

[@cohenromero3505]

I am 11 and play 3rd base and we just got to bigger fields so the throw is harder and I can make the throw but I needed to see some of these tips to help make the throw the best that I can

[@gavintaylor6857]

This helps me not hurt my shoulder

[@destroyer2915]

Cool

[@kenarimento5177]

This video shows exactly what my son does today. He’s extremely strong for his age and yet has 2 hitches. He 1-over pronates and 2- releases to early. His release is up too instead out in front. I’m looking to see if this helps him understand what he needs to do.

[@zachariahsmith1075]

im trying for a team this year

[@Punkologist]

I'm here after making a great pickup of a hard hit ground ball only to proceed to throw the ball at the 1st baseman's feet. Really struggling with throwing accuracy since returning to baseball after 20 years of pretty much not picking a ball up.

[@Clayjaboy]

When you talked about pronating, I OVER pronate, how do I fix that! Please help me, it’s throwing my throw off a lot and I’m trying to get back into highschool ball

[@VK-si3ng]

So, maybe I’m overthinking, but my daughter has decided to play baseball versus softball. With her having a different center of gravity, should her throwing basics be modified?

[@Seth071015]

Rather than repeating a key point, what if you zoomed in and gave a close up and repeated? (ie finger placement )

[@jonathanramos7997]

Wow

[@notflupe_706]

I played kiddie baseball for a little bit but I sucked, and didn’t want to bring people down. I love baseball, and want to be better. Can you send me some beginner video links?

[@rickyd4810]

When throwing, shouldn't the front toes point toward the target?

[@clb7208]

Where are videos for lefty

[@gregoryfrancis3422]

How about a snowball? ​​

[@gregoryfrancis3422]

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[@gagida1829]

2:55 But on the SAME channel, you told us to point towards centerfield...

[@vihaanle3010]

because hes facing somewhere else you buffoon

[@thedonker526]

Could you make it a bit brighter?

[@Marty_Kafa]

I have problems throwing baseball. I am 17 years old, 6.25 feet tall, weigh 200 pounds. The best athlete on my team and a beast but often can't go over 80mph. (Only 75mph average) I don't know what I'm doing wrong, although I work hard on it. Can someone help me? I feel like I'm not using my body properly.

[@lightsout1289]

I’m on my way to kid pitch for 1st time soooo

[@That-guyyy]

Man he changed a lot from the one from 5 years ago

[@wadaahkalboos4450]

Please insert the translation because I do not understand I am Arabic😍🥰🥰🥰

[@budzur7354]

don't care bud

[@Eric_X]

I don't play baseball, I just want to have a dangerously fast throw

[@thekeldelify]

Music in background is distracting from your message

[@scoolzdevries]

I think this is gonna help me quit throwing like a girl.

[@kellyparkinson8594]

Have you seen any travel fast pitch softball games lately? 10U girls throw way better than 16U baseball players. Seriously, check it out. At least at the younger ages, 16U and under talented girls are stronger and more accurate throwers than most boys whether it's softball or baseball.

[@typestufff]

Matthew 3:2 .

[@gerardor815]

Inaccurate. U actually have a higher chance of hurting your elbow if you just move ur arm in circular motion than if you point thumb to sky. A lot of misleading youtubers

[@bashgarcia475]

I can finally play better

[@s.biertumpel3761]

the world in the background looks like a climate apocalypse had happened...

[@typestufff]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming soon .

[@LifeIsGoodThankYouGod]

Bait and switch...... there are no free gift how silly. No need to waste any money on this guy. He should be better focus on donation. For sure his video have good tips.

[@LORDQUASI]

This taught me how to throw a football 🏈

[@youunfriendlyoutlaw4691]

PLAYBOI G throwing a football and a baseball are completely different things.

[@bandit5747]

@@youunfriendlyoutlaw4691 They're actually very similar. Learning to throw a baseball helps with throwing a football a lot, and then my main sport, Lacrosse. Almost all the foot work is the same and the motions are the same. The only difference is how you hold the ball, but they help reinforce eachother.

[@Anonymous-ec7uf]

this vid is so cringe

[@stxrminair3243]

How

[@alienproductions9948]

Hey coach Justin -- your videos are amazing, thanks! Can you tell me what the calf-length grey pants are that you wear in this vid? They are cool!

[@plasma443]

Haha

[@plasma443]

Last

[@Bo-whiskey]

Speaking on the outfielders aspect... Willie Mays has said that he made "bread basket" catches because it allowed him to transfer the ball to his throwing hand much faster. I surmise that catching technique also helped him to keep everything tight before a throw, like you mentioned.

[@kellyparkinson8594]

Just my opinion but as a general rule, I would not purposely try to basket catch unless absolutely necessary. Willie Mayes was an exception and could do that but it's much better to get under the ball and catch with glove pointing up. Too needlessly risky to make basket catches for every catch just for the sake of keeping it tight. Players should be able to keep their bodies sufficiently tight enough catching flyballs upright. Those basket catches are awesome though!

[@rosierose2224]

Thanks for the advice I won the World Series with this advice

[@DavidHernandez-qf8nm]

Nice

[@robertlaw9960]

Thank you for the video it is very informative for my young kids starting out, they tend to listen to someone other than the parent. Thanks again

[@andrewcafiero8398]

I swear I just watched another of coach Justin's videos on throwing and he said TO POINT IT TOWARDS CENTER FIELD!! Which is it??

[@masahiroburgos2598]

Thank you so much I was able to make a double play because I got better at throwing

[@batty2259]

I always sucked at throwing in general. Any ball you name it. It always turned out to be too short or too low.

[@ltmoods4182]

Good stuff, never have liked pointing towards center. Always uncomfortable to me. Loose comfortable connected movements makes sense. I never liked elbow above shoulder either.

[@watchmeeatfatbellydancer5864]

lm scared to catch pop flies

[@dustinharrison3703]

thanks

[@swxrd]

You suck stop making videos

[@steven871]

In your “How to Throw a Baseball” video from DEc 15, 2016 at 4:17, you suggest pointing the ball back to second base after you break. Have you since changed your mind? Or is that pitching specific. Would like to know what to teach my little leaguers. Thanks!

[@That_Eriksson]

I just want to say baseball is my favorite sport EVER! I grew up as a kid loving to hit pitching with friends. I was to young and started on a tee league before little league. I hated it. Unfortunately at a young age I quit and went to Ice Hockey. I never regret it but baseball is and was my dream to learn things from official training. Here I am no 39 years old and I enjoy just learning and practicing techniques for fun and exercise and I play with a local group of beginners and having a blast and using your videos to learn like im a kid! I have no delusions of being a player I just do it 100% for fun and health, but I am also a perfectionist who likes to learn right!

[@boostin_alex]

4:30 this tip helped me so much! I was supinating and it injured my shoulder but now I will try pronating and I hope it will help my shoulder out!

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

So glad to hear it helped! Thanks for watching!!

[@taylorspencer3752]

This really helped I’m getting back into baseball and when I usually throw the ball I throw it like a shot put

[@abdul-74]

It’s Supet EASY to understand. Thanks!

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

I'm glad to hear that! You're welcome!!

[@m.j.2221]

It help me

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

I'm glad to hear that, Maggie! Thanks for watching!

[@urianwalters8568]

OMG

[@ezmoney1344]

thank you. this really helped me figure out what I was doing wrong with my throwing motion

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Awesome! I'm glad to hear it!

[@rslwannabe9475]

@@UltimateBaseballTraining Dont agree with the overthinking. For me to underthink i MUST over think it and to get to the underthinking i must know EVERYTHING there is to overthinking i t

[@captainbc52]

My daughter plays 10U travel softball and your videos always are a big help.. this one especially. My daughter has a big arm for her small size but the thumbs-down tip you gave it the end made all of her rotation correct and her throws hell of a lot straighter.

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for watching

[@nicholasashor8103]

Aye could you possibly make a video on why you are throwing the baseball to high and how to fix it? Thank you !

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

I'll try to cover this soon man

[@nicholasashor8103]

Why might you be throwing the ball to high and how to fix it

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

It could be lots of different things. The first thing I'd check is your release point. If you're releasing the ball too soon, you'll likely throw consistently high

[@nicholasashor8103]

Ultimate Baseball Training Okay thanks coach , I’ll keep working on it!

[@jw2par]

I do have a question, do you wrap or tape up your ankles or feet . Do baseball players tape up feet and ankles to keeping from twisting them ? Do you recommend any compression gear ? Do you wear any?

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Hey man! If I had a sprained ankle or it was tweaked a little bit, I'd tape my ankles. Typically I never felt the need to though. I never wore any compression gear on my arm, just sliding shorts obviously. The only other area I'd occasionally tape is my wrists for more support - and a little bit of swag ;) haha

[@user-ic6gr1vd1j]

Hi Coach Justin, I'm currently playing little league and I'd like to know how to throw from 3rd to first more accurately. I have the throwing action down, but it's just the accuracy. Any tips will help.

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Hey man! Go to this link and watch some of these accuracy videos. They should really help! kzbin.infosearch?query=accuracy

[@user-ic6gr1vd1j]

Thanks, this helps a lot.

[@bankbillz3134]

I finished tryouts yesterday and I ended up making the team💪🏽 Your videos helped me a lot thanks coach🙏🏽 First game on Thursday

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

That’s awesome man! Good luck this year and keep working hard!

[@thesaiya8550]

Did you guys win?

[@ohjeerick8716]

Did u win?

[@CadeLawson]

BankBillz wait u made the team and u already hav a first game

[@slacxer.r6479]

Did u win

[@tradewindsmotel]

T play baseball ⚾️ it’s fun but we do practice

[@Dexter-jf6ht]

Don‘t stop producing videos like this So helpful

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Thanks Darren! So happy to hear that! We won't stop

[@jw2par]

Great help

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Awesome! Glad to hear that!

[@mi3kidz]

Thank u this helps me with travel baseball best baseball coach on KZbin keep it up

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@luisavila9385]

A good one really liked it and i have a request. Can you make video on ways toget perfect or how to throw a circle change up

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

This video should really help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJPUm2V_gLKeq5o

[@luisavila9385]

Thanks for the video really helpful bye

[@elikia_2143]

Great Video!

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Thank you so much!

[@michaelstraub4674]

Thoughts on the verbal cue of "leading with your elbow". I know a lot of kids lock their arms out and do not have proper elbow flexion for improved velocity. Also want to make sure that "leading with your elbow", doesn't cause elbow issues. Thanks Justin, really enjoy your videos brudda

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Leading with the elbow is what naturally happens in the throwing motion, but I'm not convinced that you should use it as a verbal cue or really focus on that when you throw. I can try to do a video discussing this topic more soon. Thanks for watching man!

[@williamjackson35]

Thank You Coach Justin!!

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

You're welcome William!

[@khadim0018]

Hey justin ! im a 3rd baseman in high school , i have good reflex and a great reaction , but i got so much trouble to throw at 1st , my throw are really slow but somewhat accurate can u give a tips to throw speeder and harder ? Thank Coach :D !

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

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[@khadim0018]

Ultimate Baseball Training Ok ! Thank you Coach :D !

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[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Send me an email and I can get an order put in for you

[@cbanks1980]

THANKS COACH J! I NEEDED THIS

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

You're welcome man! Thanks for watching!

[@viktor5803]

Love you❤

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

You're the best! 👊🏼

[@allthingsbaseball2641]

Your videos always help! Thank you sm

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

I'm so glad to hear that! You're welcome

[@ricorivera3790]

hey coach ive got a tryout later in the afternoon, do you have any tips for to do in the tryout. Is a really big deal since if i get accepted i'm gonna represent my country in th US

[@viktor5803]

itz Ricolicioso be in perfect uniform and always run

[@ricorivera3790]

ok so, dressed like a baseball player and always hustle? right?

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Watch this video BEFORE your tryouts and it will really help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGS0dqmYgduIbbc

[@ricorivera3790]

ok thank you'

[@ricorivera3790]

great tips ill follow them as you said

[@user-sh6in4of1u]

Ahhhhhh.....11th 😂

[@user-lm1cv8ec9i]

Thanks those tips. Thumbs up!!

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching and leaving a thumbs up. Appreciate you!

[@angelzapata6536]

Saludos desde venezuela

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Thanks for watching!

[@ricorivera3790]

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[@joshconnell8797]

Rico Rivera saludos desde estados unidos

[@andrewbaseball8835]

Great vid! Keep up the great vids

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@matthewthornton2769]

2nd

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Thanks Matthew!

[@savionnoble5641]

Thank you great videos I’ve been improving with my throwing and hitting slot cause of these videos and drills

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

That's great to hear! Keep up the hard work!

[@savionnoble5641]

Ultimate Baseball Training oh yea imma keep perfecting my craft