Phases of Throwing

 

 

 

• There are 5 main phases of throwing
  • Wind up (see below)
  • Cocking
  • Acceleration
  • Deceleration
  • Follow-through
• Biomechanics
  • Scapula must work in concert with humerus to maintain glenohumeral stability
  • The entire throwing motion takes approximately 2 seconds
    • With wind up and acceleration phases taking approximately 75% of time (1.5 seconds)