3rd baseman help?

Question

im a third baseman who is struggling defensively. i can get the ball with my glove but my woes are with the throw. there are 2 problems. i have a less than average arm strengthwise and also i have a tendency to throw sidearm. because of my throwing technique i tend to be wild with my throws. how do i get stronger and how do i get out of my habit of throwing sidearm. im a good batter. i wanna be great but my defensive woes are really bothering me and stunting my hitting progress.

Answer 1

You shouldn't be playing third if you don't have a strong arm. How about second?

Answer 2

Long toss a couple of times a week and your arm will get stronger and when your warming up practice throwing over the top or 3/4. you might wanna play up if your not playing even with the bag. it will take away from your range but it will make it a shorter throw and take your time on your throw if you can. i dont have that strong of an arm either i play first mostly and ocassionally third.

Answer 3

try everything that has been said. play long toss for long periods of time. throw over the topor three-quarter. use arm bands that you can buy at sporting goods stores. if none of those work try a move to second.

Answer 4

Try playing Second Base or First Base.

Answer 5

practice lobbing the ball with your arm at a 90 degree angle next to your ear, then as you move farther back, start to bring your arm back more, but still throw overhand

Answer 6

move to second base
I have the arm strength and did this many years.
If you cannot do this throw move now.
Was in Left field and could not hit home plate they move me to 3rd and done.
but if you cannot fire it. time to move

Answer 7

play second until your throwing arm develops more.

Answer 8

Practice , Practice, Practice!