No Partner Throwing is designed for the youngest players and run early in the season.  The set up and structure allow for safety as athletes will throw into center field – no partners.  Additionally, there is a good chance for all athletes to feel successful – they can’t miss the target!

EXECUTION – Throwing takes place immediately after Warm Up and Early Baserunning.  No Partner Throwing uses a foul line and “individual dugouts.”  Most gear goes to individual dugouts prior to Early Activity, and ALL gear gets there before starting Warm Up.  Place individual dugout cones one big step apart.  Think of this like a driving range.  If possible, place one small Bucket (or a ball pile) of at least six balls behind each cone: 2 wiffle / 2 tennis / 2 baseballs (safety balls?).  Athletes will fire through three sets of throws with ball party pick-ups in between.  Remember, athletes must return with the proper combination of wiffle, tennis, and baseballs.  However, they do not necessarily need to pick up THEIR own thrown balls.

DC KEYS:

• Have a Flexible Plan – This is a safe drill set up, so let the athletes go a little bit!
• Layer Instruction – One new piece of instruction per practice.  Part 3 will address the arms (cape and cobra, arm path, etc).
• Arm Action: Top-to-Bottom – Never too early to start focusing on the concept of staying behind the ball and driving the fingers from top-to-bottom.

EQUIPMENT LIST