Though still only at the coach pitch level, the girls will start pitching at some point next year. (IIRC - mid-way through the 3rd grade spring season).
For those of you who taught themselves to pitch as an adult, what helped you the most?
I'm not looking to step in the circle for a local men's fastpitch league, but I would like to be able to teach the basics, without needing to send the girls to a pitching coach or clinics just to try a new position.
Underhand I can throw strikes, and I think I can feel a little bit of the arm whip action, but my brain is so hardwired for overhand, that the few attempts I've made at a full windmill are a disaster. I've read most of the I/R thread, but also need to add the disclaimer that I haven't really gotten out there yet and practiced pitching myself.
Any advice on what the biggest hurdles for you were, what you had to envision or feel your body do differently, or best drills, is appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
--Gags
For those of you who taught themselves to pitch as an adult, what helped you the most?
I'm not looking to step in the circle for a local men's fastpitch league, but I would like to be able to teach the basics, without needing to send the girls to a pitching coach or clinics just to try a new position.
Underhand I can throw strikes, and I think I can feel a little bit of the arm whip action, but my brain is so hardwired for overhand, that the few attempts I've made at a full windmill are a disaster. I've read most of the I/R thread, but also need to add the disclaimer that I haven't really gotten out there yet and practiced pitching myself.
Any advice on what the biggest hurdles for you were, what you had to envision or feel your body do differently, or best drills, is appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
--Gags