The underhand throw series#
In this week’s technical feature, we share a series of different medicine ball throws from Plyometric Anatomy by Derek Hansen and Steve Kennelly.
When in doubt, always opt for a slightly lighter ball for safety and preservation of movement quality.
Finally, the weight of the medicine ball must be appropriate for you and your chosen exercise. Smaller medicine balls may be difficult to catch, but larger medicine balls can be difficult to throw. A ball that is too soft may not provide enough bounce for rebounding against a wall. A ball that is too hard is not only harder to catch but also very stressful on the hands over numerous repetitions. The ball must be constructed of a material that is easy to grip and also provides some degree of cushioning, or give. Selecting an appropriate medicine ball for chosen activities is an important step in the process. The decision to use partner throws rather than the wall throws depends on availability of equipment and facilities as well as the objectives of the training session. When a partner isn’t available, throw the medicine ball against a solid wall structure to develop athletic upper-body qualities. Throwing the medicine ball back and forth with a partner is a productive and fun activity. Use medicine balls to develop upper-body strength, power, and elasticity through a variety of passes and throws.
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