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Nov 25, 2012
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Really?! It sure looks like she replants as her weight settles back on drag foot...if not somebody needs to tell the umps at the state tourney...lol


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Hawk, not much more to add as you have some of the best make comments on your DD. But I do want to give you a Huge Standing Ovation for 1. recognizing the issue 2. admitting the issue 3. trying to fix the issue 4. posting a video of it to get help. I would give anything that some parents I know well would admit their DD does this but they either won't or most likely they don't know that they have an issue.

Yes, without any question whatsoever she has a replant. She definitely gets a second push and will say she disguises it well since she keeps her drive foot in the dirt. I have seen several girls over the years look very similar but you can see air under both feet. Your DD drags and hides the replant well although it certainly sounds like it is not intentional but just they way she learned. As far as the fix, again you have some of the best that made great comments so I would tell you to follow their lead.

I just wish that umps would not "wait" until it mattered most to call this stuff. They should be calling it when the girls are young so they can fix it then and reach full potential the legal way. The system has failed in this regard IMO and your DD is paying the price when it is almost too late. Thankfully she has a parent like you who is going to do your best to help.

Best of luck and again....my hat is off to you! Truly great to see a parent care enough to make the post and ask for help. I hope she has an amazing season!!!
 
Dec 5, 2012
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I also see an EXTENDED hand and recessed elbow on the upswing, which really adds to appearance of the replant/hitch...as the humerus is rotating 180-degrees overhead. Try to lightly flex/dangle the ball on the upswing, allowing the elbow to be in a healthier position (leading the motion) on the upswing. This is a fix you couple with opening LESS... it will smooth out her circle and prevent a possible injury. The shoulder is in its most susceptible position when the arm is elevated, you'd be wise to lessen the degree of movement in that joint during this time.

Best, ~JS

This is the problem causing the hitch in her arm circle. Shes trying to turn her arm all the way around at 12:00. This takes time.... thus slowing down everything.
To summarize... drive outward more and get the plant down quicker, get the ball facing 3rd base at 12:00, and really STOP the upper body from spinning around or going forward post release.
 
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Dec 19, 2012
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this thread is over a year old.........this young lady has already graduated high school.
 
Nov 25, 2012
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this thread is over a year old.........this young lady has already graduated high school.

Geez.... Thanks Lenski for catching that one :p . Wonder how it turned out for her......

*Note to self, check dates on the thread in the future

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Jan 4, 2012
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Still alive .... You can see some difference in weather its Skippy, putting in a step, re-planting, or flat out Crowhopping... You make the call... I say it is an IP... Most pitchers that do some form of it, don't lift the toe... they lift the heel. :cool:
 

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