- Nov 3, 2012
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Interesting take on the leg slap. Im glad my DD never used and was never trained to do it. Why would you want to self inflict pain on yourself? I knew a high school girl that did it and had huge bruises after each game. This could potentially ruin your endurance and will to practice. I read somewehere that Hillhouse is totally against it. If I recall correctly, I think he said the problems it caused where: 1. Pain and self injury. 2. Driving the glove into the hips can make the pitcher close too early. 3. This can be a timing mechanism for the hitter. I thinks someone mentioned earlier in the thread that players don't hit themselves on the overhand throw which is true. Why do it when you pitch.