Brush Inteference

[strawman]

Great insite.... but we need to get a clarification on what is (open / closed). I go by Boardmembers definition

Do you have a link to his definition? The whole open/closed thing always confuses me.

 

[Perfect Circle]

Do you have a link to his definition? The whole open/closed thing always confuses me.

-open-vs-closed-pitching-style.

too closed

Still looking .... this is some context... Not to use BOARDMEMBERS name in vain.... but wish he would drop in with an update on his Definition... or one of his re-writers.

He says it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Maybe he will drop in to correct me

 

[Ken B]

Really like this thread--originally posted by Classof2020 and nominated by some as sticky worthy:

https://www.discussfastpitch.com/softball-pitching/24803-how-critical-brush.html

Did I say I really like this thread?

 

[ndame88]

So at B/I is the hip closed? what comes first the ball or the closing of the hips? I always assumed that if you close the door before you get to B/I you would end up pitching around the hip? If you look at Kens pic of Sara, it appears her hips are closed well before B/I.

Thank in advance

 

[Rocketech1]

So at B/I is the hip closed? what comes first the ball or the closing of the hips? I always assumed that if you close the door before you get to B/I you would end up pitching around the hip? If you look at Kens pic of Sara, it appears her hips are closed well before B/I.

Thank in advance

Java said it best:

"Brush is a byproduct of a couple of things... all relating back to posture and the position of the throwing side thigh as the pitcher heads into release.

So... where is your DD's posture creating an issue with her throwing side thigh... being in a position to receive the arm? IOW... why is her throwing side thigh not in a position to receive the arm?

An effort to bring the arm into the body is a futile one... but perhaps we could 'bring' the body into the arm..."

 

[Ken B]

So at B/I is the hip closed? what comes first the ball or the closing of the hips? I always assumed that if you close the door before you get to B/I you would end up pitching around the hip? If you look at Kens pic of Sara, it appears her hips are closed well before B/I.

Thank in advance

The body opens mid-drive then at plant, closes to 40-60 degrees and firms up as the arms and legs pull in together. The upper arm pauses behind the hip bone and the lower arm wraps around the soft spot below the hip bone:

 

[DrRiello]

My daughter has made the transition to I/R. She has finally found brush contact. And wow what a difference when she does it correctly. However, she also is finding contact with her hip. Ouch.
She has a short torso and long arms and her elbow is at the same level as her hip. When she comes through and brushes her elbow is slamming into her hip.

Any suggestions. ????


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[sluggers]

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[DrRiello]

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[grcsftbll]

I can see it.