BASEBALL

Mr. Goodale’s middle school class

 - E.I.1.6.SL1: Throw using some
elements of a mature form,
emphasizing a step with the

Objectives opposite foot forward with

prompting (physical, visual, or

and
verbal).

- E.I.1.6.SL2: Throw using some

Standards
elements of a mature form,
emphasizing a step with the
opposite foot forward with
assistance (physical, visual, or
verbal)
What is - Throwing is to
propel something
throwing? through the air by a
forward motion of
the hand and arm.
When do we use - Throwing is used
throwing? in many different
sports such as
handball,
basketball,
baseball, football,
and cricket.

Lift your non-throwing arm
Make sure your feet are to “point” at your target and
shoulder-width apart. shift your weight to your
back foot.
How do we use
throwing?
Lift your throwing hand so
the ball is near your ear
(right ear if you are throwing
You are ready to throw.
with your right hand, left ear
if you are throwing with your
left hand).
 Forehand AKA ‘The Flick’: This is the most efficient throw.

Put 2 fingers (Pointer & middle) under the disc and your thumb
on top.

Types of Throw as if you were trying to skip a flat rock on water.

throws Keeping the disc parallel to the ground is really important.

The key element to the flick throw is the spin you put on the
disc. Do this by pulling your wrist as far back as it will go and
snapping it forward while bringing your arm through the
motion.

Backhand: The easiest and probably most commonly used

throw.

You will put four fingers in the cup of the disc with your thumb
on top.

If you are a righty you would stand straight up, twist to the left,
and bend your wrist and elbow in front of you so they are in
front of the disc.

Then un-do all of that in one steady motion releasing the disc.
Types of throws
The Hammer: To throw a hammer simply pretend like you are throwing an axe.

First, hold the disc with your pointer and middle finger on the inner side of the disc, your thumb on the other side.

The top of the disc should be facing your left side. Tilt the top of the disc slightly to the left side to give it an angle.

Pull back and release the disc when it gets even with your forehead, keep your elbow bent at all times.

If done right the disc should start out tilted and slowly turn upside-down. The disc should land completely upside down on its face because it makes it
more predictable and easier to catch for you teammate.

The Scoober: A variant of the forehand throw

The release of the Scoober is typically more flat than the release of a hammer but the flight path is very similar to the hammer.

Used to throw over defenders, the Scoober is usually a short 10 - 20 yard throw.

While holding the disc with a forehand grip turn the disc over so its belly side up, and bring the disc across your body.

Lead the throw with your elbow and flick the disc forward.

The Blade: The blade is a flat vertical throw used to get over a defender's head.

The disc is held the same as in a forehand throw and projected up and forward holding the disc perpendicular to the ground.
Why is throwing important?

- Throwing helps build abdominal strength and provides stability to the core of your child’s
body.
Throwing and catching skills
QUIZ!
Is backhand a
A) yes
type of
throwing?

B) No
YES!
When throwing a ball how are your
feet positioned

One in front
Together Apart
of the other
Apart!
 movies, baseball

Throwing is Sports, basketball

used in
different ____
such as ___ Culture, tennis

Sports, soccer
Sports,
Basketball
Throwing Arm Back
helps build ___
strength
Abdominal Shoulder
Abdominal!
THANK YOU!!!