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Backward Rotational Throw - Medicine Ball Address

January 5, 2009
 

Starting Position

  • Standing facing away from wall 2-3 feet away holding a medicine ball in front of waist

Procedure

  • Initiate throw by attacking back hip toward wall, following with the trunk, arms and ball
  • With hands behind ball, catch ball with arms straight and return to start position
  • Repeat throw for prescribed number of repetitions and switch sides

Coaching Keys

  • Keep back flat and chest up
  • Initiate throw with opposite hip, posting off inside leg

You Should Feel It

  • Working your hips and torso

Variation

  • Exercise can be performed continuously without pausing

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