- Jul 22, 2012
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Could someone please explain what is the "Hello elbow "
"Hello elbow"
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Pitching and then, instead of relaxing and letting the arm fly, you stiffen and bring the right arm (right handed pitcher) up, bending it at the elbow, so that the palm of your hand is about face high.
Here is an example. Fastpitch Softball Pitching Fundamentals 4 - YouTube
Do you believe that a bend in the elbow on the follow-through is a indication of poor mechanics? Do you believe there is a correlation between hand orientation and elbow bend on the follow-through? In your opinion, does having the elbow finish close to or as high as the shoulder represent poor mechanics?
No. The elbow should be relaxed, even during the arm circle. I show girls the difference between a relaxed elbow (that I want) and a locked elbow (perfectly straight.)
Sorry, I am not understanding "hand orientation."
It can, but that is not an absolute. For instance, Finch teaches it (hello elbow) and sometimes finishes that way, but - she internally rotates naturally and then, forces herself into the hello elbow finish. But, if the student is not internally rotating, has a locked elbow, is not whipping her arm through and finishes with a high elbow - she has a lot of problems with mechanics.
- Oct 31, 2010
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Hello Elbow
Elbow points toward catcher!It is the Big circle then snap at hip and bring elbow up and fingers pointing toward right shoulder instead of letting it fly across chest and toward left shoulder just like the girl in the video.
Elbow points toward catcher!It is the Big circle then snap at hip and bring elbow up and fingers pointing toward right shoulder instead of letting it fly across chest and toward left shoulder just like the girl in the video.
