Which is a direction used in med ball training?

• A. Vertical
• B. Linear
• C. Diagonal
• D. Circular

Answer: (B)

Movement direction in med ball training refers to the path the ball travels during a throw or pass. Linear means a straight-line path, which is a foundational pattern in many med ball drills—forward or backward throws, passes, and returns that move directly along a line. This straight-line emphasis helps train explosive power and transfer to actions like sprinting or pushing in sports.

While vertical, diagonal, and circular directions are also used in med ball work (overhead or slam throws for vertical, oblique chops for diagonal, rotational or circular throws for circular paths), linear is the most common and straightforward pattern coaches rely on to build force in a straight trajectory.