MED BALL FORWARD SCOOP TOSS

The Forward Scoop toss occurs facing the wall the entire time. The mechanics of the toss are very similar to a Lateral Scoop Toss accept instead to tossing across your body, you will toss in line with forward momentum. Shoulder and Hip Turn are very important here as are balance and managing your weight and center of gravity relative to rotation. This MB Toss will mimic the two hockey shots used most frequently, the snap and wrist shot.

Med Ball Forward Scoop Toss: Half Kneel

• The Primary Focus of Half Kneel Scoop Toss is both Hip and Shoulder Turn.
• Stance: Position yourself in a half kneel position, knees hip width, at arm’s length and facing the wall. Kneel as tall as possible.
• Hand Placement: Place both hands behind and slightly to the side of the ball. Fingers pointing away and thumbs pointed up at address.
• Shoulder Turn: Begin your takeaway by turning your shoulders 90° to the wall. Arms will be relatively straight. Take the ball back slightly behind your hip.
• Hip Turn: Initiate the move with a powerful hip turn. Toss the ball as hard as you can driving your hands and inside shoulder towards the wall. Pull your trail shoulder back to accelerate your shoulder turn.
• Release: Have your hands follow the ball to the wall.
• Finish: Finish Tall, hips and shoulders square to the wall in a very stable position. 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