Measuring overhand velocity

Fastpitch86 · Jan 14, 2017

Been watching different skills videos and also different softball camps about how they measure overhand velocity. The all seem to throw ball into net, but some players are standing relatively still, some are getting a crow hop, others seem to take a couple steps. Want to give a good representation for her skills video.

JAD · Jan 15, 2017

You would be amazed at the number of kids at camp who do not know how to properly execute a crow hop.

quincy · Jan 15, 2017

Interesting question.

If Dd's ball speed is measured she is taking a crowd hop, she does most time anyways.

What position is your DD throwing From?

shaker1 · Jan 15, 2017

I would think it would be related to there position.

quincy · Jan 15, 2017

It has to, DD does not crow hop from right side of IF.

3rd, who knows what she is Doing?

OF she does crow hop. And P and SS most time.

Fastpitch86 · Jan 16, 2017

Camps had all the players into small groups and rotating through all the stations, one of them was overhand velocity. Saw girls take a step or two then throw, looked like some were doing s crop hop. Regardless of what I've seen in the past, trying to find out what is most represented way to measure so I can include in video.

iMlearning · Jan 16, 2017

Measure her throwing speed with a crow hop if she's able to do it regardless of what position she plays. You want her top speed posted... A college coach told DD that years ago and he said at camps to be sure to be aggressive when tested for speed because you don't have to worry about accuracy when throwing into a net.

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CoogansBluff · Jan 16, 2017

One mistake players often make when throwing for max velocity is having a short/quick arm circle.

The throwing hand (ie, circle) needs to travel below the belt (see photo, far right). I remember going to a tryout once, and DD was there with a teammate/catcher who has a strong arm. But when tested for mph, the catcher pulled the ball back toward her ear and released with minimal movement forward. Quick and accurate throws are great for catchers, but to max out velocity, you need to throw like an outfielder. Or like a pitcher with a running start. Not like middle infielders and catchers.

Edit: Also note in this photo the importance of getting sideways and in particular (for velocity) the importance of shoulder/torso tilt (see final frame).

shaker1 · Jan 16, 2017

CoogansBluff said:
One mistake players often making when throwing for max velocity is having a short/quick arm circle.

The throwing hand (ie, circle) needs to travel below the belt (see photo, far right). I remember going to a tryout once, and DD was there with a teammate/catcher who has a strong arm. But when tested for mph, the catcher pulled the ball back toward her ear and released with minimal movement forward. Quick and accurate throws are great for catchers, but to max out velocity, you need to throw like an outfielder. Or like a pitcher with a running start. Not like middle infielders and catchers.

Thumb to thigh and let er fly!

DiamondDad316 · Jan 17, 2017

iMlearning said:
Measure her throwing speed with a crow hop if she's able to do it regardless of what position she plays. You want her top speed posted... A college coach told DD that years ago and he said at camps to be sure to be aggressive when tested for speed because you don't have to worry about accuracy when throwing into a net.

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This is what I've seen many twice? Never paid attention how the players arm circles were just saw them do a little crow hop or step. My guess is that the college players and/or coaches will explain the technique used to measure velocity this way they can compare apples to apples so to speak.

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