How To Stop “Short-Arming” The Ball

How To Stop “Short-Arming” The Ball

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In today's video, Coach Justin shows you exactly how to stop short-arming the baseball. Use these throwing tips and drills to take your game to the next level!

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[UltimateBaseballTraining]

Hey, Coach Justin here! I’m going to be in the comments section doing Q&A for the first couple hours of the release, so if you have a question, comment below :)

[donaldhenderson]

My older son (12) is doing this short-arm throw. I didn't know how to correct it. We are going to try these drills.
Thank you for your help!

[elisanv]

I know this video is old but I just recently discovered you because my kids just started playing and I noticed my 8 year old short arming but I didn't know how to explain it to his coach, anyway I'm always using your videos to correct my son's moves and they're always super helpful, wish his coach had the same passion for teaching as I think you have. Keep up the good work!

[EType]

Coach, on behalf of my short-armers and chuckers on the squad this year, thank you. We have incorporated some of what you're demonstrating here into our daily throwing progression drills and it has really helped!

[christianhackney]

This is literally the hardest thing in baseball for me. This is so helpful. I wish I saw this last season!!!

[MGAF]

This guy knows what he is talking about here.

[RyanPHill]

I just discovered this channel, and I’m glad I did!

My son loves baseball. Unfortunately for him, I played football. However, I’m a teacher and I coached 4 years of high school football, so I can teach him how to do this stuff. Luckily, this channel exists, so I can know what the heck I’m talking about!

[Scottyadams]

every time my coaches say I have an issue you always make a video like a day later to fix it😂. thanks

[zorriesanders]

Wow, my son wanted to watch this video 3 times. He’s been struggling with getting his arm up. You broke it down so well, thank you!

[gordorazz]

Has anyone seen my lost white Labrador retriever? His name is Gary and he's really fast

[nickmonroe]

Just to be clear, this is not meant to criticize or attack. I only present this information in an effort to help you further your development as a coach.

I agree with the premise of the video. Short arming is a terribly pervasive habit in baseball these days. However, I would like to point out the irony of the thumbnail. You spend the entire video talking about throwing with the arm up high and then the thumbnail has your arm working directly perpendicular to your torso.

The thumbnail is actually the correct way of throwing. The humerus has to work at 90 degrees to the torso to perform optimally both in terms of health and performance. It’s a very large myth in baseball that pitchers throw from different arm slots. What actually determines what is referred to as “slot” is torso angle. You can look at practically any high level thrower at any position and their arm will be directly perpendicular to the torso at ball release.

It is also important to understand that throwing is a rotational and crossbody movement. Teaching the arm to work in a direct linear path like throwing a dart is counterproductive. Pelvic rotation, trunk rotation, external and internal rotation of the arm. It’s all rotation. Nothing is truly done in a straight line.

[timserges]

Video years old, but what a great point it does on arm up during wrist flicks to avoid short arming. So many youth players I see doing those flick drills with arm elbow low to see flick at eye level, defeating purpose and almost encouraging short arm. Dribbling tip is quality reinforce mixer too I had not seen elsewhere.

[jerparker]

The dribbling technique is intriguing me. When its warm I will try this thanks!

[peytonmellon]

This was just the type of video I was looking for I just got into playing in highschool after not playing for a year my throwings all messed up hope this will help me thanks

[aldembski]

2:47 the dog in the background
😂😂😂😂😂😂

[jacobstuckey]

This is a great video, I’m helping coach 9 year olds and a lot of them are short arming the ball from lacking the confidence and any experience of throwing a ball. Perfect drills for a beginning ball player.

[jeff]

I coach little league (10 -12 years old) and I this is very, very common especially for a kid who is new to pitching or starts to miss his pitches. Great video and I'm going to use this.

[itsknucklesss]

Before i found this video I thought I had the yips. I started my senior baseball season hurt (I needed a surgery) and when I came back, I dove in head first before taking it slow (my mistake...) but anyways. Because of this video and the drills it taught me. I was able to finally diagnose what was wrong with my throwing and why I was throwing the ball everywhere but where it was supposed to be. Now I can work to repair my throw and get back to playing the sport I love more then anything in the world. Thank you so much!

[dustinm]

Great videos. As a 7u coach I use a lot of your tips and drills for our kids. Thanks

[cplee]

Makes a lot of sense, Coach. I'm gonna try this with my son! Thank you for your videos.