one knee drill...

I saw a RH pitcher doing a drill where she was positioned on her left knee with her right leg up (one leg kneeling position with the right foot on the ground and the left knee on the ground). She was doing a circle with her hand starting in front of the right thigh, going through a full circle and then hitting the raised right thigh with the forearm and releasing the ball from under that raised thigh (pitching through the space between the thigh and the ground)... anyone familiar with this drill? what is it supposed to do?

DD did that one when she started out. Coach intended it to work on release point and a strong snap. But that was a young inexperienced coach pulling from her own memory for drills.

OILF- I can't see this being used for riseballs, it really forces the hand to snap forward so backspin would be really hard to get, and funny you should mention brush interference my first impression of the drill was that it was a great way to encourage a hand path that is so far away from the body that a brush is impossible...unless you wanted to throw your junk into your junk.

but between you and me, I promise no one else is reading this thread, you are coming closer to drinking the brush interference kool aid right? I mean video evidence of all the greats out there pitching today must move your needle a little right? you can tell me, I'll keep it a secret.

Out in Left Field said:

It is used by some for riseballs but not the full circle. If the full circle, as I posted a video of it, it is really stupid and yes it used to be done a lot. I almost feel like we should put batters on their knees to learn how to hit....not. If you think it helps the release point and wrist snaps do anything for the pitch, we got brush interference to sell you cheap...

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And as a bonus she will include the NCAA rule widening the strike zone!

This was a popular drill back in the day. Supposedly the upper leg provided a hard stop for the wrist which was supposed to reinforce a consistent release point. I rarely see it anymore but even way back when it had me shaking my head in disbelief.

Out in Left Field said:

...we got brush interference to sell you cheap...

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OILF made a funny!

riseball said:

And as a bonus she will include the NCAA rule widening the strike zone!

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But wait.... that's not all!!! If you're one of the first 200 callers... you'll get an unlimited subscription to false loads, an anti-java sticker, and the best selling books, "Fingers to 3rd, That Ball is Droppin' " and "Men are from Mars. Period."

I'm not sure what all of this is but I think we have some people that disagree with brush interference?

I'm new to the site and I see so many opinions that are all over the place. Some good and some not so good!

I'm the pitching coach at Belmont Abbey College since 2009 so that's some of my background. I just don't understand how someone can say there is no brush interference? I can post videos all day but will it do any good? This hits home with me pretty hard because I can not for the life of me figure out why people are still teaching the mechanics that they teach, The straight arms, the steppers, the door closers, the bowlers. It is 2014 and we have video. PLEASE ALL OF YOU INSTRUCTORS TAKE PRIDE IN WHAT YOU ARE TEACHING THESE KIDS! DO RESEARCH!! Then quality instructors can get on to what's important...teaching properly and not defending our position against POPPYCOCK TEACHING!

I see a lot of good going on here! Much better than most sites! I look forward to discussions on this site!

riseball said:

This was a popular drill back in the day. Supposedly the upper leg provided a hard stop for the wrist which was supposed to reinforce a consistent release point. I rarely see it anymore but even way back when it had me shaking my head in disbelief.

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I have seen this drill and I am of the opinion that it is a very bad drill for the younger gals! It teaches them to be arm throwers and it promotes a poor arm circle! I really don't know what its supposed to be used for? Is it for speed? Well I would disagree, surely it isn't for accuracy either? Over all I think its just a bad drill , along with wrist snaps, arm bands, foot on the rubber traps etc!

All Day,
Welcome to DFP! New guy makes coffee. I'll take mine dark with a sprinkle of sugar and a splash of whole milk

Looking forward to reading your stuff. Your experience should be a welcome addition to the community.


Ken

Ok ill make coffee Ken but I wont carry your bag!

Thanks!