Activity Cues

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!