Drive Mechanics

[javasource]

There are many more posts coming.... 'Differences' will be a mutli-subject/multi-post, 'Posture' will have many pieces.... (to name a few of the 'coming soon')... and eventually I'll provide a summary, an index of sorts, a walk-through example for teaching, and some real-life before and after examples.

Been busy conducting computer classes for seniors... I'll try and get 'Differences' up this weekend!

 

[Jojo]

Been busy conducting computer classes for seniors...

Gosh I need this, I'm terrified that by the time I am actually a senior, I won't even be able to figure out how to start my car, turn on my TV or open my front door!

 

[Ken B]

No kidding. I'm hoping JS will start a thread on how to get rid of the stupid thing that keeps popping up saying I need to update my java!?! How does it know I drink HYTOP coffee? Really?

 

[txnick]

Great video explaining drive mechanics of Jennie Finch. Pretty much everything Javasource is describing.

[video=youtube_share;VteVUAXgaGI]http://youtu.be/VteVUAXgaGI[/video]

 

[Doug Romrell]

Great video explaining drive mechanics of Jennie Finch. Pretty much everything Javasource is describing.

[video=youtube_share;VteVUAXgaGI]http://youtu.be/VteVUAXgaGI[/video]

Yes. I use this clip of finch in many (indoor) pitching practices. There is a TON of stuff here. We are currently focussing on remaining square to the catcher through the first part of the drive--getting the stride knee and toe up (pointed toward catcher), then kicking out to pop the hips open and coming down on a firm front leg. It's a great clip!

 

[Ken B]

I love his stuff! Just wish he'd put out a video covering the basics.

 

[Doug Romrell]

Great video explaining drive mechanics of Jennie Finch. Pretty much everything Javasource is describing.

[video=youtube_share;VteVUAXgaGI]http://youtu.be/VteVUAXgaGI[/video]

Notice that for a split second her elbow and upper arm actually stop at her hip/rib-cage just prior to the instant of release. This is clearly vital to maximize the snap of the whip at release.

 

[txnick]

Great video to help maximize drive mechanics.

[video=youtube_share;g_MEHijlBPU]http://youtu.be/g_MEHijlBPU[/video]

 

[txnick]

Softball Strength Training - Exercises that Correct Drive Foot Turn Out

[video=youtube_share;3ycSKIEtEbI]http://youtu.be/3ycSKIEtEbI[/video]

 

[txnick]

I am just a bucket dad but I think this is a great link to help others. I have been doing everything to help my DD drive and stride. I just realize I may be not looking are the core issue (non pun intended) that her core strength is really weak.

Foot-Knee Alignment Issues


[video=youtube_share;AEjgjBpriVA]http://youtu.be/AEjgjBpriVA[/video]