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03 Nov 08 at 08:15
Allenpur Posts: 2 Joined: 03 Nov 08 Offline	Throwing
	Hi, I assist with the coaching of an U8 team and it very evident that some boys can throw and others cannot. It is a skill which I am sure can be learned, but I cannot find anything specific to teaching a youngster to throw a ball correctly. I note that the Auussie team are using an ex-american baseball player in their coaching line-up, and I would not be surprised if it were for this very reason. I would be very interested to find out how to get the youngsters throwing accurately and with power. It would obviously stand them in good stead for the rest of their cricketing life, no matter what level they participate at. After all, we all have to be fielders! Regards Allen

03 Nov 08 at 13:02

David.Hinchliffe

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Throwing is all about coordination when it comes to younger children.

At that age I would look to approach it in 2 ways.

Improve the general ABCs (Agility, balance, coordination) of the players with fun games that involve balancing, running, jumping, throwing and catching that are not cricket specific. Make it fun and challenging but not so difficult they want to avoid the games.
Work on a specific throwing progression. Go to this site and take a look at number 4. You can see a steady progression from wrist flick to full throw. Do the basics with them for a few sessions. You will see dramatic improvements.

Any questions, just ask.

04 Nov 08 at 06:47
Allenpur Posts: 2 Joined: 03 Nov 08 Offline
	Thanks David, I have had a look at the coaching tips in the website and they are exactly what I have been after for all facets for the youngsters. Allen

04 Nov 08 at 08:48
David.Hinchliffe Posts: 1182 Joined: 05 Jun 08 Offline
	Great stuff Allen. Bear in mind at ages 6-8 attention span is so low that it's hard to coach a throwing progression with success. Whiz through it quickly, don't worry too much about error correction and just keep reinforcing it over a number of weeks.As their coordination improves, so will the throwing.

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