MED BALL LATERAL SCOOP TOSS

The Scoop toss is a Medicine Ball Toss variation placing both hands behind the ball. A Scoop Toss may be performed through a variety of planes and is an excellent way to train Hip Power through weight transfer and Hip Rotation. During a Lateral Scoop Toss, the ball will follow a horizontal path toward the target, starting typically shoulder height during the takeaway and lower near knee height during the release. Lateral momentum and proper hip turn, along with horizontal and transverse rotation are the focus. The mechanics here are very similar to a hockey shot. 

Med Ball Lateral Scoop Toss: Shuffle / Pick Up / Step In

• The Primary Focus of a Pick-Up during the Lateral Scoop Toss is to add additional components or variables to help the athlete work on coordination and body control through time and space.
• First Review the description of the Lateral Scoop Toss – Shuffle Forward / Step In.
• Start by placing the ball slightly forward of your stance at the start of the toss.
• Begin with a lateral shuffle toward the wall. In the same motion lower your hips to pick up the ball and then continue to take another stride toward the target keeping your hip level at the same height throughout the toss
• Release: Always release your hands toward the target. You can also release your rear foot as you release the MB
• Finish in a very stable position. Head inside the lead foot. The more stable you are, the harder you will throw. Hold your finish for 2 sec.
• Effort: The MB Toss must be performed with 100% Effort. You cannot throw the MB hard enough.