Here is another video of Rick that I had not seen before.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSc-1_xs00o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSc-1_xs00o
Brush Inteference
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Any more information on that BI actually is better for elbow/shoulder health than not using BI that I can show my wife? Javasource mentioned there were some studies on it at the Friday night lecture in Indiana. Hearing from someone besides me will reassure my DW more.
I actually refer to it as brush-assisted arm-whip. If done correctly, I think it actually help protect the shoulder, but I don't have any proof of that. Heck, if I, at my age (57) can throw with brush-assisted arm-whip, it must be good for you. Why? Because all I have to do is step out of bed in the morning to ache. I ache more if I throw underhand without using brush-assisted arm whip.
It's a very natural thing to do.
I can't speak to which is healthier overall, but I can say that whip using brush is much better for consistency, speed and spin.
Like Doug, I do a LOT of throwing between working with pitchers, practices and being bucket daddy. I can throw underhand using brush all day, but tend to get sore throwing overhand.
I doubted it before trying it and now I can't imagine how I ever threw underhand without!
Like Doug, I do a LOT of throwing between working with pitchers, practices and being bucket daddy. I can throw underhand using brush all day, but tend to get sore throwing overhand.
I doubted it before trying it and now I can't imagine how I ever threw underhand without!
Is there an optimal degree of being open/closed to enhance brush? I see Abbott, Pauly and zoster man are more closed than open. While some other pitchers are a little more open.
Does it vary by body type, height, strength, pitch type ....etc.?
Does it vary by body type, height, strength, pitch type ....etc.?
DD has been struggling with this lately - open/close ratio. We are trying to find the right balance for her.
Great insite.... but we need to get a clarification on what is (open / closed). I go by Boardmembers definition
