DD is learning the change up as well. Originally she thought she was throwing it right but it was coming out more off-speed than a true CU. Turns out she was still whipping the arm/wrist and leading with the palm.
She’s giving her version of the flip change a try. Still early but it seems to be working in practice. My only hesitation is that it seems almost too slow from 43’. I’m sure she will go through a few versions before finding what truly works. It’s early in the process for her.
I had an hour long text conversation with her PC about it. His words were simply....use whatever grip/release it takes to make it come out slower. His piece of advice was to keep the thumb on the ball as long as possible. However the pitcher achieves that is up to her. I’m probably screwing up what he said though. But basically he states there is no singular right way to throw it. Ask 100 pitchers, get 101 different answers.
I’ve also read where Bill Hillhouse states he uses (or used) a modified flip. DD’s PC says his could also be called a modified flip change up.
I watched a video that showed a horseshoe grip where the thumb and index finger lead (like carrying a suitcase handle). Seemed like a nice middle ground to build off of. Just adjust how soon or how much the hand/arm rotates into/during release. I’ve found this helps lock up the forearm and wrist to minimize the whip.
Those more experienced then me can hopefully shed some light.
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She’s giving her version of the flip change a try. Still early but it seems to be working in practice. My only hesitation is that it seems almost too slow from 43’. I’m sure she will go through a few versions before finding what truly works. It’s early in the process for her.
I had an hour long text conversation with her PC about it. His words were simply....use whatever grip/release it takes to make it come out slower. His piece of advice was to keep the thumb on the ball as long as possible. However the pitcher achieves that is up to her. I’m probably screwing up what he said though. But basically he states there is no singular right way to throw it. Ask 100 pitchers, get 101 different answers.
I’ve also read where Bill Hillhouse states he uses (or used) a modified flip. DD’s PC says his could also be called a modified flip change up.
I watched a video that showed a horseshoe grip where the thumb and index finger lead (like carrying a suitcase handle). Seemed like a nice middle ground to build off of. Just adjust how soon or how much the hand/arm rotates into/during release. I’ve found this helps lock up the forearm and wrist to minimize the whip.
Those more experienced then me can hopefully shed some light.
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