Medicine Ball Chest Pass
Intermediate
Upper Body
Deep
Description
Explosive horizontal throw from the chest. Develops pressing power in a standing position that transfers to sports like basketball, football, and martial arts.
Muscles Worked
Chest (primary)
Triceps (primary)
Shoulders
Abs
Equipment
Medicine Ball
Coaching Cues
- Hold ball at chest with elbows out. Step forward as you throw. Extend arms explosively. Release with snap through wrists. Follow through toward target. Catch return and reset.
Contraindications
Safe for most. Use appropriate ball weight (4-6kg to start).