COACHES MANUAL

Level I - Coaches Manual
Sideways throwing
Starting position: Sitting approximately 1 m from the assistant, who
is positioned off to one side. Hips and knees slightly bent. Thighs
and calves should not touch the floor. Holding a medicine ball.
Execution: Throw the medicine ball sideways to assistant. Exercise
is to be executed explosively.
Maximal throwing
Starting position: Stand facing a wall, knees slightly bent, holding
medicine ball overhead.
Execution: The athlete extends the knees with an explosive motion
as he throws the medicine ball against the wall.
Note: Lean forward with the lower back in mid-position.
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