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CORE STABILITY & ANTI-ROTATIONintermediate
Medicine Ball Rotational Throw
Trains rotational core power and lower-to-upper force transfer. Stand side-on to a wall with a med ball, load the hips and torso, then explode into a rotational throw — suited to jump sports needing cuts, contact and arm-swing coordination.
Obliques, hips, lats, shoulders3-4 sets × 5-8 reps per side
Coaching cues
- 1.Rotate hips first, torso second, arms last
- 2.Back foot may rotate naturally — don't lock the knees
- 3.Ball not too heavy — speed beats weight
- 4.Reset your stance after each throw
Detailed training method
[Steps]1. Stand side-on to a wall→2. Hold the ball with both hands→3. Load the rotation→4. Explode through the core→5. Throw the ball sideways at full force→6. Catch the rebound→7. Alternate sides
[Common Errors]✗ Arms only→core rotation leads ✗ Feet don't rotate→back foot drives and rotates ✗ Ball too heavy→4-6kg works
[Progressions]Standing→split stance→single-leg→kneeling→jump rotational throw
[Jump-Specific]Core rotational power; direct transfer to cutting jumps and multi-directional jumping; matches stop-and-cut game scenarios
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