- Feb 15, 2017
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My daughter plays 12u for Birm. Thunderbolts 07. When we switched to Tincher Pitching, it was amazing for her movement and spin. Then she grew...haha... puberty and this age is grueling until they stop growing. I also played, but didn't pitch, so I understand your frustration. Tincher is amazing, but you have to be okay with change going into it. They are constantly evaluating what is best and most productive through science and the body. They work with Andrews Institute and track player movements, muscles, maximizing certain muscles and movements, etc. All are supposed to, first keep the pitcher healthy, and also to develop speed and movement. Recently, many of the tincher instructors went to a different arm motion. It made a massive difference on my daughter's spin. I would look into it. Follow the Tincher facebook page. They recently did some live videos with instructors. Now, instead of ball to 2nd base on the backswing, mine uses ball up/elbow to 2nd base. It helps keep her elbow in the slot and the spin is far better. Her riseball has nearly perfect 12-6 spin again. She has been the youngest on her team as she's almost an 08 and often plays up vs 14s. She has to have spin and movement to compete with such great hitters. So glad to see you wanting her spin to be great!!!!!! Keep working!
So palm to the catcher now instead of palm to second base? Not sure I understand. Either way still has the elbow pointed toward second base. Sounds like you are saying before the back of her hand was facing the catcher but now the ball is facing the catcher with the hand behind the ball?