(image via latimes.com)

Here’s Barack Obama throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the All-Star Game on July 14th . Which makes you wonder: Why is it that so many recent U.S. presidents (Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Obama) are all lefties??

The good news is that Obama got his game attire right with the Red Tab Levi’s (us.levi.com) and the White Sox jacket (well, almost right, considering that he was in St. Louis.) But after reviewing Obama’s pitch, we felt compelled to offer some advice.

Future candidates, listen up:

The 5 steps to throwing a baseball (or any ball, for that matter):

1. Position your feet sideways to your target, shoulder-width apart.
2. Find a comfortable grip. If you’re throwing a baseball, place your thumb underneath the ball, second and third fingers on top.
3. In one smooth motion, shift your weight to your back foot — so you’re loading the power in your hips and shoulders — and swing your arm back over your head. The ball should be above or even with your head and your elbow directly below the ball.
4. Uncoil, releasing your shoulders and hips as you throw the ball toward the target. If you want to add more torque, snap your wrist as you release it.
5. Follow through to boost your momentum, and stay on balance.

Now the real question: Does Obama’s baggy denim qualify as “dad” jeans?

Love,
Loren