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Examples of Poor Throwing Mechanics

Dropping the elbow

Leading with the elbow

Inside-out motion/wrapping

Shot-put/pie throwing

This throw looks like a player "flicking" the ball with no power, speed or accuracy behind it.

The elbow is far ahead of the rest of the arm which makes it look like a dragging motion - this puts severe strain on the elbow and shoulder.

In this throw, the arm is usually wrapped around the head and on the forward motion it is brought around the side of the body.

Commonly used by catchers, only the arm is used - this throw also puts alot of strain on the elbow, and shoulder.

Dropping the elbow	Leading with the elbow	Inside-out motion/wrapping	Shot-put/pie throwing

This throw looks like a player "flicking" the ball with no power, speed or accuracy behind it.	The elbow is far ahead of the rest of the arm which makes it look like a dragging motion - this puts severe strain on the elbow and shoulder.	In this throw, the arm is usually wrapped around the head and on the forward motion it is brought around the side of the body.	Commonly used by catchers, only the arm is used - this throw also puts alot of strain on the elbow, and shoulder.