How to Use the Aerothrow™

Quick Tips

Best used on a pitching mound

Always wear a baseball glove for maximum realism

Use a two-finger fastball grip

Hold ball so nylon rope is between upper part of the index and middle finger

Grip the ball loosely enough so that velocity is not impeded

Practice snapping wrist during delivery phase to increase velocity

Meant to be thrown at or near maximum velocity

Use in front of a mirror or picture window to view technique

Strive towards a throwing motion that produces greatest resistance

Keep your eye on a target during delivery

Follow through completely

Maintenance

Wash ball with soap and water periodically to maintain adequate gripping ability

Store Aerothrow in original shipping box to prevent damage

Workout Outline

1. Run a few laps
2. Stretch out
3. Do a warm up set of 20 repetitions at reduced velocity
4. Rest for 2-3 minutes
5. Do a set of 20 fast-paced repetitions working up to maximum velocity
6. Rest for 2-3 minutes
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until tired
8. Goal should be to do a total of 120-140 repetitions per workout

Repeat every two or three days so muscles can rest and strengthen

Workout Detail

1. Run a few laps. Stretch out arms, legs and body. The shoulder being able to externally rotate easily is critical to achieving maximum velocity.

2. Do 20 warm-up throws at reduced speed. Rest 2-3 minutes.

3. Do a set of 20 repetitions quickly working up to full speed and maximum energy. Rest 2-3 minutes and continue another set. Over a period 3-4 weeks work up to 6-7 sets of 20 repetitions each.

4. Start off using Aerothrow from the set position on flat ground. Using Aerothrow from a mound should be done after strength and coordination have been developed. A baseball glove should be worn on the catching arm while using the device to enhance the strength and coordination of that arm.

5. When using the Aerothrow, consciously relax your arm and use the rest of your body to blast the Aerothrow forward through the throwing arc. Accelerating the device to maximum velocity comes from your legs, hip, trunk, shoulder rotation and finally the wrist snap.

6. A critical component of increasing velocity is learning to apply an effective snapping motion to the ball by the wrist at just the right moment. The Aerothrow device uniquely allows you to strengthen and coordinate the muscles required for an effective wrist snapping motion.

7. Most people throw between side arm and directly overhead. Experiment with different arm angles to determine which is best for you by noting the amount of resistance. Remember if all else is equal: the larger the resistance, the better the technique.

8. Keep your eye on a target somewhere ahead of you, a feature on a wall for instance. You don’t want to get into the habit of taking your eye off the target during your delivery.