JJsqueeze
Dad, Husband....legend
Yes she did. You cannot throw a ball fast underhand without using the set of mechanics referred to as I/R on this site. it is not a style any more than putting one foot in front of the other is a style of walking.
Did Jenny Finch Pitch IR?
Just asking as I don't know.
I'll be the one to take the Grenade here. Triton...I overheard the conversation about your daughter playing UP to 12U. I don't know what level you're talking about, but if it's a local rec league, and she throws somewhat accurately and all you are aspiring for is local rec....then you're OK. If she's looking to play at the travel level, she needs a lot of work. No fault of hers, but she's headed down a dark lonely road if she continues to pitch like that. If you follow the boards here, you'll hear folks refer to the detrimental hello elbow. Your daughter is being taught just that, and unfortunately, she's doing it quite well....textbook in fact. Problem is, it's not what you want her doing. Look at JJ's post and compare the two. Not meant as a beat down on your young athlete..... just a reality check.
I thank the good Lord for helping me learn to teach DD IR mechanics! Learning IR mechanics prior to "IR in the classroom" was a dark lonely road... Now thanks to the great stickied threads, the road is at least illuminated, but it is still lonely. At least you have the voices in your head to talk to (equating this to all us DFP'ers).
- Forget finding a local PC who teaches IR
- Be prepared for confused and sometimes scornful looks from PC's when you try and demo it
- No more mini-conversations fishing for tips from the parents of stud pitchers (unless you want an ear full of HE)
- Can't rely on head coaches anymore, parent and DD have to become information filters
- Spending many a bucket night at an indoor facility hearing parents and PC's teach everything so wrong...
To me it's lonely, but I wouldn't change a thing...
I thank the good Lord for helping me learn to teach DD IR mechanics!