Overhand drop
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Agreed. But I still say release point is a macro teach, along with good posture, good hip angle, etc. I recall you once related a story about Jake warming up, throwing at a hanging rope with a knot in it. You thought she was really on because she drilled the knot every time, but she said she was off because she was trying to hit the side of the knot to push the rope to the side. That kind of micro control cannot be taught, which is what I was referring to.
We bucket dads tend to rush to release point as soon as any pitch goes haywire and this is often wrong. It drives me crazy to see a girl with a hunched over, butt out posture throwing and her dad screaming "Release sooner!" when she misses everything but the backstop.
Again, agreed, which is why I said my opinion. In my opinion, that pitch can go die in a fire.
Hope you and the family had a good Thanksgiving, Rise.
Dittoing DNeeld—brush triggers the release. With good posture/form, the body usually makes unconscious adjustments to hit locations. Sometimes an extra cue or two helps this along.
For me, teaching a drop is a progression of cues. Some kids figure it out with tape and feedback alone. For those struggling, here’s a few things to try:
-Finish quicker to palm down
-Rotate the point of brush on the forearm, wrist
-Slap the inside of the thigh with the thumb
-Ring or pinky finger touches last
-Try to release more on the outside of the ball
-Rollover the ball/push the thumb down the front of the ball at release (tends to be off speed for some).
As you play with the various cues, find the best combo of speed, spin and control.
(Just realized this response took me 2.5 hours!)
For me, teaching a drop is a progression of cues. Some kids figure it out with tape and feedback alone. For those struggling, here’s a few things to try:
-Finish quicker to palm down
-Rotate the point of brush on the forearm, wrist
-Slap the inside of the thigh with the thumb
-Ring or pinky finger touches last
-Try to release more on the outside of the ball
-Rollover the ball/push the thumb down the front of the ball at release (tends to be off speed for some).
As you play with the various cues, find the best combo of speed, spin and control.
(Just realized this response took me 2.5 hours!)
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This sounds like a form issue.
Posture is good. PC teaches you should see the back of your hand at the inside of her back thigh. Sometimes she throws it late and then brings her hand to the correct position. Sometimes she's slow with her turnover. Sometimes it's really good. I'm still new to pitching and looking for a clue other than telling her to throw it earlier. Thumb in front has helped. Thanks to all
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