A FB and Peel can be the same thing.
Since the keys to a drop are speed and spin, some feel an I/R release is better, even though they can't actually see the fingers impart the 12/6 (or close to) spin. Some feel the because a hand follows through palm down that it must be a roll over drop.
The result is what's most important. How a kid finds the spin and gains successs is somewhat subjective. I believe a kid who can get 12/6 spin naturally with a loose whip has little more to work than hitting her spots and mixing in the pitch with her other tools effectively. For kids that struggle to get 12/6 spin, there's various cues she can play with to find one that works.
Some feel a peel is only a peel if the fingers are seen behind the ball through release. The follow through for this might look like fingers upward. There's no doubt that a cue of palm-through release gets us that spin, but it's important to know that there's a trade off in spin/speed. Many report that this method is a little slower and has a lower spin rate, however, because it has more time for gravity to work, it does get a result. Maybe an off-speed drop to add to the tool box.
Others try one of the "rollover" cues to get 12/6 (or close) spin. Again, there are similar opinions that this feel resuts in a slightly slower speed and spin, but again gets a result that (when used tactically,) can be effective.
The bottom line is to find a cue that works for her and work on it. When time allows, try out others. Exploring multiple ways to get a result strengthens awareness, coordination and the ability to self-assess and correct.
Since the keys to a drop are speed and spin, some feel an I/R release is better, even though they can't actually see the fingers impart the 12/6 (or close to) spin. Some feel the because a hand follows through palm down that it must be a roll over drop.
The result is what's most important. How a kid finds the spin and gains successs is somewhat subjective. I believe a kid who can get 12/6 spin naturally with a loose whip has little more to work than hitting her spots and mixing in the pitch with her other tools effectively. For kids that struggle to get 12/6 spin, there's various cues she can play with to find one that works.
Some feel a peel is only a peel if the fingers are seen behind the ball through release. The follow through for this might look like fingers upward. There's no doubt that a cue of palm-through release gets us that spin, but it's important to know that there's a trade off in spin/speed. Many report that this method is a little slower and has a lower spin rate, however, because it has more time for gravity to work, it does get a result. Maybe an off-speed drop to add to the tool box.
Others try one of the "rollover" cues to get 12/6 (or close) spin. Again, there are similar opinions that this feel resuts in a slightly slower speed and spin, but again gets a result that (when used tactically,) can be effective.
The bottom line is to find a cue that works for her and work on it. When time allows, try out others. Exploring multiple ways to get a result strengthens awareness, coordination and the ability to self-assess and correct.
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