Clean Arm Action

Coaching cues

• Thumbs down, fingers on top.
• Reach back, then up — elbow above shoulder.
• Glove pulls to chest, not out to side.

Common mistakes

• Short-arming the ball (no scap load).
• Inverted W elbow position.
• Flying open with front shoulder.

Progression steps

1. 1One-knee thumb-to-thigh drill.
2. 2Two-knee with partner toss.
3. 3Stride drill — power position.
4. 4Full mechanics with target.