The Towel Drill

Pitching Mechanics
#1

I have been using the towel drill alot lately to help work on my mechanics. I try to spend at least an hour if not two working off of a mound using the towel drill and a camera to review my mechanics. Obviously im not going to get the same result as i would actually throwing off of a mound. But lets face it, you can only throw so much off of a mound without hurting your arm. Personally I think it has helped me improve my mechanics, but my question is,

Can spending too much time on the towel drill have a negative effect on my mechanics? I have continued to throw regularly, but am now using this in addition to throwing.

#2

The towel drill is meant to work on mechanics…mainly on getting out in front and finishing, also it can be used if you dont have anyone to do a bullpen with or something like that…I personally like the towel drill.

#3

Too much of anything can be bad. But I wouldn’t worry about doing too much towel drill. That is unless you’ve got poor mechanics - then you’re just practice poor mechanics. Make sure you’re practicing good mechanics.

I’ve got a fever - and the only cure is more towel drill!
(Can anyone name the SNL reference?)

#4

Here you go Roger.
http://www.funnyhub.com/videos/pages/snl-more-cowbell.html

#5

Ding ding ding. We have a winner!

#6

Haha… gotta love SNL. Thanks for the responses guys.