12u pitcher advice

jsoftballcoach · Dec 22, 2016

DD has been working on I/R with great pitching coach, just looking for some additional feedback. We are aware that she needs more "flex" at 9 o'clock and want more stability on the front side at/before release. This is a leap and drag video, I'll try to get a new full pitch up also. Thanks.

https://vimeo.com/196811572

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CoachBroker · Dec 25, 2016

I am no expert but I think she needs to lean forward more as her arm goes back at the start of her pitch so she can explode off the plate.

inde53546 · Dec 25, 2016

I dont see the upper arm stabilizing so she really isnt getting whip. IR seems forced a little as a result. Front shoulder is closed at release. That's my 2 cents. Take it for what its worth. Tough to tell about drive since she is doing the stork drill or something.. Glove swim? She doesnt seem to be utilizing her glove side at all. Up together down together.

Indiana softball Dad · Dec 25, 2016

jsoftballcoach said:
DD has been working on I/R with great pitching coach, just looking for some additional feedback. We are aware that she needs more "flex" at 9 o'clock and want more stability on the front side at/before release. This is a leap and drag video, I'll try to get a new full pitch up also. Thanks.

https://vimeo.com/196811572

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Not an expert about pitching but believe she needs to get more open.

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shaker1 · Dec 26, 2016

The arm is what jumps out at me. Needs more bend and palm to the sky. Go through the early part of the IR sticky. Several good drills there. All of Java's stuff is good. https://youtu.be/5T4Jd7GKg5Q

JAD · Dec 26, 2016

Two biggest things I see on a first look is the lack of leg drive and locking out her elbow to start the pitch.

Perfect Circle · Dec 26, 2016

I would have her try this. Just a few times just a couple sessions...to get the feel of no swim...JMHO

Your going to be working on the glove side too down the road. Its going to stay the same, working out the other things...and only gets deeper embedded.

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jsoftballcoach · Dec 27, 2016

Thank you for the feedback. Here is a tick tock drill trying to get more flex in the arm, any improvement?

https://vimeo.com/197153896

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jon020909 · Dec 27, 2016

I would also look at the foot work.

Classof2020 · Dec 27, 2016

I think it looks like you guys are off to a great start. I'm not looking at drive at this point since you are just showing us a drill and not a full pitch. I think working on stabilizing the elbow close to the ribs when the ball is down to 9 o'clock would be my priority to try to facilitate brush.

Also in the second drill that you posted it almost looks like she is trying to push the ball down the back of the circle initially instead of lead with the hand down the back of the circle . . . but maybe I'm just not seeing well??

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