There is a correct way to pitch.
Your DD *should*:
1) Finish with the hand in the "please, gentle umpire, kiss my hand" position. She should *NOT* finish with the arm in the "L" position. (Forearm Pronation)
2) Finish (after release) with her push off foot behind the landing foot. She should *NOT* take one or more steps toward the catcher after release. (Front side resistance)
3) Brush her hip with her arm immediately prior to release. She should *NOT* miss the hip with her arm. (Brush resistance)
4) Have a bend in her arm as she goes from the top to release. She should *NOT* have a straight arm. (The whip)
5) Pull the ball from the top to release (the hand should be behind/under the ball). She should *NOT* push the ball. (Internal rotation)
If a pitching coach isn't teaching these five things, then you need a different pitching coach.
There is more to pitching than these five things. But, if a kid isn't learning at these five things, then she will never develop.
Your DD *should*:
1) Finish with the hand in the "please, gentle umpire, kiss my hand" position. She should *NOT* finish with the arm in the "L" position. (Forearm Pronation)
2) Finish (after release) with her push off foot behind the landing foot. She should *NOT* take one or more steps toward the catcher after release. (Front side resistance)
3) Brush her hip with her arm immediately prior to release. She should *NOT* miss the hip with her arm. (Brush resistance)
4) Have a bend in her arm as she goes from the top to release. She should *NOT* have a straight arm. (The whip)
5) Pull the ball from the top to release (the hand should be behind/under the ball). She should *NOT* push the ball. (Internal rotation)
If a pitching coach isn't teaching these five things, then you need a different pitching coach.
There is more to pitching than these five things. But, if a kid isn't learning at these five things, then she will never develop.
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