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Throwing Overhand

* Point non-throwing side/shoulder to the target (i.e., if left handed thrower, point right shoulder/side towards target)

* Throwing arm way back behind head

* Step with your opposite foot towards target (i.e., if throwing with left hand, step towards target with your right foot)

* Follow through by letting your throwing arm come across the opposite side of your body

* To get the feel of the full throwing motion throw at something that is far away or throw hard








Submitted by Mark Manross who is a doctoral student in the Health and Physical Education Program at Virginia Tech. Thanks for contributing to PE Central!


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