SkillIntermediatemedicine ball, wall

Rotational Med Ball Throw

An explosive rotational throw where you hurl a medicine ball against a wall from a hip-rotation pattern. Develops rotational power critical for batting, throwing, and swinging sports.

How to do it

  1. 1Stand perpendicular to a wall, feet shoulder-width apart
  2. 2Load the ball at hip height on the side away from the wall
  3. 3Rotate hips explosively toward the wall, then fire the arms
  4. 4Release the ball at chest height into the wall, catch the rebound

Common mistakes

  • Throwing with the arms only, without hip rotation
  • Feet staying planted — the back foot should pivot
  • Using a ball that is too heavy, slowing down the movement

Muscles worked

obliquescoreshouldership flexorsglutes

Variations

Easier

Slow rotation without releasing the ball

Harder

Single-leg rotational throw or heavier ball

Used in

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