bullet spin....ugh! help please!!!
Any drills or suggestions? A recent problem that has popped up. Tried using a hockey Puck to work on more of a downward spin but she is just not getting it. When watching her throw it looks like she is rotating her hand / wrist " around" the ball
Thanks
Almost every student that I have had tries bullet spin. They are wanting to put "more" on the ball. I just stop catching every time I see it and tell them "not to add anything." I also say that the release is "similar to pulling my hand through water."
Bad swings with a $300 bat, is still an out.
Couple questions: Which way is the ball spinning? Are you seeing counter clockwise spin from your perspective? I ask because you mentioned "hand / wrist " around" the ball." A counter clockwise spin is very common and some find it desirable for a fastball. Over rotation of the hand is a different issue. Either way, without a little more info or video, it's tough to tell.
A natural/loose release may appear to the eye as over rotation. Many folks, without seeing the release in slo-mo video, will perceive what is actually a good/loose release and follow-through as over rotation and will try to correct a perfectly good mechanic.
If all other mechanics are in good shape, I like a 12/6 spin with the axis perpendicular to the target. A striped ball helps them see the spin.
Last edited by Ken B; 01-23-2013 at 04:18 PM.
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