<p>There are ways to increase the bb throw- not sure how dramatic the results, but you can get distance up a bit…</p>
<p>one is to rock back and forth a bit before throwing…
the other is more a side-to-side twist at the waist type of thing…</p>
<p>two things to keep in mind-
your knees (both knees) but not leave the ground at any time- if they do, the throw is disqualified.
Also- the ball does not have to go “straight”… it just has to travel… the distance can be measured whether or not it goes straight.</p>
<p>The objective, it seems, is to build up a bit of upper body momentum before releasing the ball… (sort of what a shot-put thrower does)…only you are on your knees doing it!</p>
<p>Practice with a few different ways and see how you do.<br>
Just keep in mind what USNA1985 posted above…
your testing is done in sequence, with defined rest periods between each one (like a minute or 2)… so while practicing each event seperately is good to nail down technique or build on that particular skill, make sure at some point to practice under “test” conditions…and don’t worry about one particular event- basically the USNA wants to know that you are physically “fit,” not necessarily ready for the next olympic trials! </p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>