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    Strength Training Program

    Is there a good training program out there that anyone has designed for pitching? We are in a bit of a quandary - DD needs to gain pitching strength (and muscle weight) and although weight training is an option at the local gym for muscle gain, I fear is doesn’t stimulate fast twitch (?). Our...
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    Looking for Professional PC

    I'd like to get a different/professional opinion on my DD's mechanics. Someone who knows and truly understands IR, ball axis/rotation, drive mechanics, etc. DD has remained static in the last 12 months. We can fly/drive as needed, so looking more for an expert PC in the US who can really see...
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    Being a Free Agent

    My DD is a great pitcher. She gets asked all the time to guest. The forums are asking for pitchers regularly, so there isn’t any shortage of opportunities to play. It has given me some thoughts about whether or not my DD stays with a team. Anyone do this? What are the benefits and negatives of...
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    Where to pitch a riseball

    Our PC says to throw it over the plate, shoulder height. But team coach wants it on either side of the zone. PC’s reason is that an over the plate rise will start off looking like something to swing at, versus a pitch that may look like a ball vs strike.. I hear some say the trajectory should...
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    Core components of spin

    DD has 22-23 revs on the ball. Need to increase that. Looking to know what the core drivers are for spin and if anyone did any drills with their DD’s that improved their spin. We work on snap/spin drills each day, but very little progress when being measured. I know it can’t be strength...
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    Tricks to stop Swim-glove

    My DD has the dreaded swim glove. Yes, it affects her pitching because the glove weight and power in the glove arm pulls her closed before ball release and she is losing power and accuracy. when she consciously pushes the glove to the catcher her pitches are faster (2-3mph), more spin and...
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    Do we really need to learn all these pitch types

    Fast, change, drop, curve, screw, rise, backdoor, peel, etc. I would think that balls moving on a vertical plane are more difficult to hit than those on a horizontal plane, therefore a rise and drop are more effective than a screw and curve. Or not? And if our DD's spent the time they spent on...
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    Hip Flexor Pain - How to heal?

    Hi - DD has pain in groin area on drive leg when dragging leg. Started recently. She has a high pain tolerance but started crying with pain. (I thing part of this was frustration not being able to pitch). Cannot replicate pain any other way, other than dragging leg during pitching. No pain...
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    Pitching warmup

    My DD usually takes 30+ minutes to warm up for either practice or a game. I want to ensure she is fully warm and mobilized to minimize injury as much as possible. It all starts with snaps and progressively moves into full pitching so that she is ready 30 mins later. Now whilst we are OK with...
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    Pitching Video Analysis

    Looking for a professional pitching coach who can do a full analysis of DD's pitching mechanics - by video. We have a coach, but looking for second opinion. I dont wish to post video on this forum. Will provide a slow motion back/side/front videos. Of course, will pay. I reached out to BH and...
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    Riseball - ball rotation axis

    I read that the most optimal axis for a rise ball is moving 12-6 with "backspin" - viewing the pitch from pitcher to catcher, the ball is rotating clockwise. But watching some videos in slow motion, the axis is definitely not 12-6. in some cases it looks like it is moving way off that, even...
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    What glove do you bucket dads use to catch?

    I have a catcher's glove, but my thumb (and some fingers) keep getting beaten up. After some research is seems I have a catcher's baseball glove - didn't know there is a difference...
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    Ringor Pitching Cleats

    We have had success with the toe-cap glued onto cleats, but my DD really wants the Ringor. I hear they are "heavy" and some DD's have a second pair - one for pitching and one for everything else... Thoughts on these and is the sizing right, do they run small/large..?
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    Game Streaming

    Anyone able to get game streaming on a budget for the unlucky family members that can't get to a game..? Mevo offer a camera with streaming, but with a battery is is close to $700. Plus subscription to a streaming service - crazy to pay $99 a month. I can't justify that cost right now. The only...
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    Pitching Injuries

    Of course, like anyone else, I want to avoid my DD getting a pitching injury. I'm more concerned about shoulder and elbow injuries (and/or damage) at this point. I know this is purely up to bad form, but would appreciate some guidance as to what are the bad form types to look out for. I read...
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    Softball OCD?

    I've been told I have Softball OCD. Twice. Once by my wife and once by the wife of another dad (who also apparently has Softball OCD). Was a bit alarmed to hear it. Wondered if I need to go and see someone about this "problem". It isn't about having OCD, it is about the excitement of watching my...
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    Spontaneous Sternoclavicular Subluxation

    HI, My pitching DD has Spontaneous Sternoclavicular Subluxation. Spontaneous Sternoclavicular Subluxation | eORIF. We have taken her to see 2 specialists (physiology and DO) and both dont have much advice, besides tape with K-Tape before pitching. Both tell us nothing serious. There is no pain...
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    Complimentary Sports

    HI - My pitching DD is going to High School. Is there an additional sport she can play that is complimentary to softball and/or pitching...? She is tall and suggested volleyball, but I dont want her to jam fingers and set her pitching back. Thanks in advance

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