Core Knowledge

Movements

Medicine Ball - Squat to Press Throw

Starting Position

  • Standing in an athletic position, holding medicine ball at chest

Procedure

  • Sit the hips back and down, keeping heels on ground
  • Reverse directions by extending through your hips, vertically launching the ball and body into the air and throwing the ball straight up and as high as possible
  • Let ball bounce to a rest, and then repeat for prescribed repetitions

Coaching Keys

  • Keep knees behind toes and heels on ground through squat descent
  • Explode and extend through hips and arms, keeping the chest up

You Should Feel It

  • Working your hips, legs and arms

Tags: Power, Football, Sports Performance, Strength, Medicine Ball

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