4th pic down of Luna.... I'd call that detatched... Or on pointe, meaning it's no longer bearing weight
As we are rehashing this topic of detachment and timing along with the recent discussion and review of the "Queen" device I'm curious once again about the ideas raised by jryan about glute vs quad dominance in the thread about Fixing Sprinters Posture... https://www.discussfastpitch.com/softball-pitching/30687-fixing-sprinters-posture-using-foot-hyperarch-mechanic.html There's video and discussion about this same issue of detachment on page 8. In one of our last sessions with Java this exact issue about detachment and timing came up and it's currently a focus. Having a strong core and hip thrust involved with a good leg push so that the athlete really creates that energy and "glides" off the pitching rubber is what it seems we're after. Given Doug's comments above about stride vs thrust dominance being a big issue (which I agree with) I think we are almost all seeing the same thing and that 2:30 to 3:30 is the ideal Happy Hour for detaching from the rubber.
My question is what's the best way to go from theory to reality in the circle? Currently working on it and open to any and all suggestions that can help with the journey!
Yeah.... I gotta admit I do love watchin me some Garcia...
Ive reached out to her a few times with no success. I want to know if her slicing pitches (that have what people call bullet spin) is actually YAW. I want to know if she purposefully YAW's her pitch or is it a happy accident?
Sorry, I know that's a bit of a hyjack
Garcia's thrust motion and drive leg extension by "approx" 3 o'clock is all there! And Coach James her spin control is impressive so it's hard to believe she's repeating the "happy accident" accidentally. ;-)