I think one thing that is missed in the sidearm action is whether or not the head is moving with the arm slot. Your head shouldn't be in the same position when throwing sidearm as you would when you are throwing over the top. The distance between your head and hand shouldn't be any different if you are throwing over-the-top or sidearm.
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I think one thing that is missed in the sidearm action is whether or not the head is moving with the arm slot. Your head shouldn't be in the same position when throwing sidearm as you would when you are throwing over the top. The distance between your head and hand shouldn't be any different if you are throwing over-the-top or sidearm.
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I understand the thinking, but if they have aspirations of playing at higher levels and their current mechanics won't allow them to reach or be successful at those levels, you have done them a disservice and are rationalizing to yourself on why it's ok to take the easy way out.
My preferred MO - evaluate their ability and mechanics, understand their short- and long-term objectives, advise them honestly, and honor and support their decision to either stay or change course.
Greenmonsters I agree with you on the objectives, and quiet frankly if they are wanting to play for a top ranked school then I'm not the coach they are looking for. I would never be to proud to tell a parent " hey she needs to go to see x as she is above my skill set". I know the battles I'm continuing to fight regarding HE and the coaches that want to convert DD to it. I still see a ton of coaches teaching drop barrel swing flat, they are as staunch as HE coaches and refuse to learn or consider other methods. Not necessarily the easy way out either. I know the time frame I have and the knowledge I have and don't have. I have been asked to work with a few girls just due to the performance of my DD in the hitting dept. and will gladly work with them for the simple fact they asked and I know they want to. I've had them thank me and parents tell me I really helped them. At that point yes I teach what I think are best practices in mechanics. Otherwise I try to focus on IQ like in the other thread and tweak what ever they are doing to maximize it. So in small areas that are here most are wanting to simply play, improve and try to win. I do my best to help with that. So why create a battles that I can't win due to time frame, other coaches, ignorance etc.
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