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Step 1 I begin with the ball right above my waist, my right elbow is slightly tucked back and my left arm helps maintain balance. I keep my feet together with my left starting ahead of my right. I have an slight bend in my right knee, this allows me to start from a comfortable position.

During step two you want to maintain balance with the ball by placing your opposite hand on the side. When you take your first step with your right leg the ball should begin to move with you. I try to keep my shoulders squared.

At this point you want to have drawn your right arm back with the ball to arc at the highest point comfortable. I start to turn my left arm out to the side to help maintain my balance.

The final step of throwing a strike is the follow through. You want all your weight to be balanced over your sliding foot which is my right. Your left arm is used as your balance to make sure your body weight is evenly distributed. You should try and imagine patting yourself on the back with your right hand.