Brush interference/Arm Circle

[Softball.Mom.72]

Couple of questions.
1. Does Miranda Elish have BI?

2. If a pitchers arm goes behind her in her arm circle is that bad and how would you fix it?

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[DNeeld]

Couple of questions.
1. Does Miranda Elish have BI?

2. If a pitchers arm goes behind her in her arm circle is that bad and how would you fix it?

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1. Yes, though the illusion is not much. A lot of people get confused about where brush interference takes place and assumes pitchers don't have it if their wrist isn't wrapping the thigh as some pitchers do. BI takes place just below the elbow, not at the wrist. If the elbow is slotting into the side and has a pause while the lower arm whips by, then BI is achieved.

2. Generally yes. Have her concentrate on bringing the ball over her shoulder or even a little outside the shoulder until the issue is corrected. Starting slow and gradually working to full speed. This is a general solution that assumes the arm circle is the problem and there isn't some other issue causing the arm to go behind the body.

 

[Softball.Mom.72]

1. Yes, though not much.

2. Generally yes. Have her concentrate on bringing the ball over her shoulder or even a little outside the shoulder until the issue is corrected. Starting slow and gradually working to full speed. This is a general solution that assumes the arm circle is the problem and there isn't some other issue causing the arm to go behind the body.

What other issues would cause this

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[DNeeld]

What other issues would cause this

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Several. Put her on the power line and have her throw with no step. If the arm circle is fine there, the issue lies elsewhere.

Without specific video of what you are talking about all anyone is going to be able to do is guess about both the cause and solution, however.

 

[ArmWhip]

She could be opening her shoulders too much. Some pitchers start their circle by opening/turning their shoulders rather using the circle to open. Or she could be hypermobile (double jointed), this would allow her arm to get behind her without 'over opening'.

 

[Ken B]

1) Yes

2) Without video, it’s tough to say. If you’re talking about the arm coming down the backside into release—that’s a definite positive. Scap load is utilized for optimal overhand throwing, hitting and definitely in the windmill pitching motion.

 

[Hillhouse]

Couple of questions.
1. Does Miranda Elish have BI?

2. If a pitchers arm goes behind her in her arm circle is that bad and how would you fix it?

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Just curious, what made you ask about Elish specifically?

 

[_MIA_]

I have an important question. Why use the word interference. What is it hindering..?

 

[CoachJD]

Couple of questions.
1. Does Miranda Elish have BI?

2. If a pitchers arm goes behind her in her arm circle is that bad and how would you fix it?

@SB1221 is a good person to talk to about Elish and her mechanics.

 

[Ken B]

@SB1221 is a good person to talk to about Elish and her mechanics.

Coach Jay is great to talk to just about anything.