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: Split Stance

• The Primary Focus of Split Stance Scoop Toss is Hip and Shoulder Turn relative to Stability
• Stance: Position yourself in a Split Stance facing 6ft from the wall. Feet should be 2-3 ft apart, at hip width. Lead foot is flat, while you’re up on the ball of your rear foot. Your weight should be 60% on your lead leg the entire time. There is little weight transfer during this exercise. Front shin angle should be vertical, rear leg straight and matching the angle of your torso.
• 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 while taking 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