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    How to stop the shot put throw?

    Go to the Throwing sticky in this forum and watch it over and over. My daughter had the exact issue with dropping her elbow and pushing the ball. Regardless of what she tried, she just couldn't master the up and out arm motion; her elbow would eventually drop causing arm pain and weak throws...
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    What to do about bullying coaches?

    all really good points. I just wanted to add that I was not proposing a Mr. Rogers type approach. Not in the least and I am sure the girls on the team would not have wanted that either. These kids were competitive, mostly all TB girls. But what I do think is needed is balance and clear...
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    What to do about bullying coaches?

    My DD went thru a similar issue a few years back, but it wasn't just her, it was everyone on the team. The HS coach's philosophy, at the least the best I could tell, was one of I will berate and force you into playing better. Maybe this works for Navy Seal Team 6, but not for HS girls. I...
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    Throwing feedback

    OP, if you haven't already, check out this post and the Throwing sticky listed. The concepts demonstrated by Tewks absolutely changed the way my DD delivers the ball. I was quite skeptical at first, but I can say it really worked for her. Good luck...
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    Beginning 16yo, started today.

    Interesting. Did she say why she wanted to play on the team? Does she want to learn the game or just wants to hang out with her friends? Does she know the basic rules of the game? IMO, her success on the HS team will depend on the mentality/acceptance of her teammates/coaches and the...
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    preferred stance width

    Very interesting post, since coaches are always telling my DD her stance is too wide, but she is 5'8" tall. The common answer is no wider than shoulder width?? Also, FFS can you post the link to the study you referred to regarding width at launch? thanks
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    Throwing drills

    OP, if you haven't already, check out this post on throwing. http://www.discussfastpitch.com/softball-fielding/7915-throwing.html My daughter had exactly the same issue the you described. Regardless how hard she tried, she would drop and lead with her elbow when under the pressure and...
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    In a slump

    This is a very common problem, but at her young age I wouldn't worry about it. Believe me, it gets worse in the early teen years when peer pressure and 'playing not to fail' becomes big. I am going through this with my daughter (14) right now. The fear of failing in front of her teamates can...
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    Cranking the ball in practice but not in a game

    Successful hitting is very much a mental game, especially for the young girl. She obviously has a reasonable skill set or she wouldn't hit consistently in practice, either. Clearly, live pitching in a game is the most difficult, plus you have the issue of making the dreaded "mistake". Believe...
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    Balance between technical coaching and just playing

    thanks to all, great points. I am going to try focusing them on the goals of practice vs the game. Also, I have found that 'practicing' pressure situations seems to help. Visualization of a game situation is a powerful tool, such that when you are in that situation you are calmer because it...
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    Balance between technical coaching and just playing

    Hi I would like to gather some thoughts on the balance between teaching/practicing the technical aspects of proper hitting vs spontaneous/reaction hitting. What I am observing in 12-14 age range girls is that the clearly tend to over think when hitting in a pressure situation (i.e. game or...
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    Throwing Mechanics Reference?

    Thanks, Rumble, will check it out.
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    Throwing Mechanics Reference?

    Hi I realize this thread is a little old but I was doing a search on throwing mechanics and this came up. I am really interested in this concept of being out of sync. My DD is a big, strong 14 yo but has a weak throwing arm and is the weakest part of her game. She is not a catcher, but I...
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    Friends Influence Not Always Good

    Interesting topic. My DD is 14 and in middle school. She is highly affected by those around her, especially the so called popular ones, which tend to be the most vindictive (which is what makes them popular, go figure). Anyway, I have found that for her, focusing on something tangible...
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    Girl won't play rec. because pitching is bad.

    Hi Across our area, rec ball is highly variable; some well organized and reasonably competive (including TB players), but most are not. It takes a tremendous amount of effort to organize a rec league of any type. But the overwhelming issue is at the core nature of rec ball, that is it is...
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    DD drops elbow when throwing

    Thank you all for responses. I ordered one today and will report back on the progress. She is very willing to try it, at least for now
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    DD drops elbow when throwing

    interesting idea, thanks have you and/or others had success with ThrowMax? Certainly looks worth trying
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    DD drops elbow when throwing

    Hi I am looking for suggestions regarding my DD (14 yo) throwing form. Bottom line is she drops her elbow during hard throws or when she is rushing to make a play. Obviously, this results in a push and loss of power on the ball. She has worked really hard on her skills, strength, hitting...
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    Concusions,and your childs life!!!

    I am certainly glad your DD is improving. I am keenly aware of head injuries, since my DD obtained a head injury and a broken wrist when she was thrown from a horse. Symptons worsened over the next hours and she was taken to ER for CAT scan. Fortunately no bleeding or permanent damage, but...
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    Newcomer To Sport--Terrified

    I understand your situation, since I have a daughter that is in a similar, but at a lower level (middle school) of competition. She recently (about a year ago) developed a very strong interest in softball. Her skills are pretty good, but confidence and game experience are low. She will be...

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