daughter pitching

[Coach Stan]

I think she has very good mechanics. However as stated before her arm circle is off. This will cause arms problems in the future. Ideally you would like the arm to go over the the nose as a point to look for as a catcher to ensure the arm is in correct plain. This will keep the rotator cuff in the ideal circular motion and not cause soreness or possible harm to the cuff. Also make sure there is a little bend in the elbow to maintain the flexibility in the arm. Good luck in her future endeavors.

 

[TNdad]

What type of drills do you suggest for arm circle?

 

[Amy in AZ.]

Very nice. I understand the tiny step forward, when on a mat. It is why I don't like practicing indoors. Someone needs to come up with dirt lanes for the girls to practice in.

She should be able to pitch all day, with her re-laxed demeanor and motion. Do you have an accurate read on what she can throw, at her highest?

 

[JAD]

Looks good! As previously mentioned, watch out for her stepping back and losing contact with the rubber.

 

[GOINGDEEP]

Looks good! As previously mentioned, watch out for her stepping back and losing contact with the rubber.

I'll guess she is in HS mode now, we all adapt in the fall/winter our step back for the spring school season.

 

[TNdad]

She was gunned at a camp Sunday. Dont want to sound like a daddy making stuff up though. Above avg.

 

[left turn]

She cannot pick the pivot foot up and set it back down. It is illegal in all sanctioning bodies with the exception of NCAA. And even there it cannot move forward if it is lifted.

I have pointed this out to umpires in 3 different tourneys this year. It was never called even though it was blatant. Regardless she still needs to be legal.

 

[Jillsdad]

What is above average for TN 9th grader? 66?

 

[gvm]

she looks amazing !!! i hope she is throwing 66,she obviously works hard !!! sometimes it's not bragging? sometimes it just a kid that works very hard? and people should say nothing more than "great job"... GOOD LUCK

 

[TNdad]

What is above average for TN 9th grader? 66?

Not that hard