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Practice 1.1 - Overhead Throw, Feet Side by Side

Aim: To develop the basic throwing technique and improve flexibility and core stability

Description:

Stand with feet shoulder width apart and holding a medicine ball in both hands
Take the medicine ball back behind the head, but keep arms as long as possible
Lean back, bend legs slightly to create a big arch before throwing
Repeat 10 times for 3 sets

Coaching points:

Arms must be kept long and as straight as possible.

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Practice set 1

1.1 - Overhead Throw, feet side by side
1.2 - Overhead Throw, right leg forward
1.3 - Overhead Throw, left leg forward

Practice set 2

2.1 - Overhead Twist to the right
2.2 - Overhead Twist to the left
2.3 - Side Facing Overhead Throw

Practice set 3

3.1 - 2 Step Medicine Ball Throw
3.2 - 3 Step Throw
3.3 - 5 Step Throw
3.4 - Crossovers

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