Doug Gillis at pitching clinic

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Oct 1, 2014
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Lots of good stuff there...loved what he had to say about the screwball at the end and taking breaks from pitching. Really emphasized his scissor drill in that video. Was he advocating wrist snaps at one point? I need to review the video again...saw it mentioned in a caption.
 
Apr 12, 2015
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Doug was my DDs first coach. He does indeed use the term wrist snap, but he always referred to it as a whipping action. He made my DD learn how to "throw" a towel, making it whip at the bottom of the circle, before he ever gave her a ball.
 
Nov 6, 2014
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Isn’t this just the opposite of what Is discussed in the drive mechanics sticky regarding where the stride foot lands?

According to the drive mechanics post, the stride foot should land slightly to the left of the power line (RHP).


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Jun 18, 2012
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Isn’t this just the opposite of what Is discussed in the drive mechanics sticky regarding where the stride foot lands?

According to the drive mechanics post, the stride foot should land slightly to the left of the power line (RHP).


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Well, there certainly isn't a consensus in that regard. However, keep in mind that this drill Doug is discussing aims to over-do it in order to help correct the problem.
 
Nov 18, 2015
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Well, there certainly isn't a consensus in that regard. However, keep in mind that this drill Doug is discussing aims to over-do it in order to help correct the problem.

Also check the statement around the 4:50 mark - warm-ups are over the line, the faster you throw, the closer your foot comes back to being on or next to the line.


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Nov 18, 2015
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Is that Kelly Barnhill in the video, or just a look alike wearing her jersey and the same hair style?


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Nov 25, 2012
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Isn’t this just the opposite of what Is discussed in the drive mechanics sticky regarding where the stride foot lands?

According to the drive mechanics post, the stride foot should land slightly to the left of the power line (RHP).


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Yes, you are correct. One of the many things that is contrary to what others say. Look at Monica Abbott, she does the opposite of what Drive Mechanics says. So does Doug, so do many pitchers both men and women. Does it really matter, does stepping over really create the "throwing angle" that may be needed?

Regardless, you bring up a GREAT question and I wish I had the answer. Many men (if you look at video of mens pitching) will overstep the powerline during their leap (because they can and it is allowed) and land with the right foot (push foot) far left of the stride foot. Why do they do this?

Definitely food for thought and I don't have an opinion on the matter quite yet.

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