Had my DD try a couple of things so far this off season with varying results. Interested in what others think about these items.
Had her try a 2 finger grip. I always felt that the ball was too far down into her palm and I noticed some upper level pitchers use a 2 finger grip so she tried it. At first it was very awkward but then she became more comfortable throwing this way. Now for the last 3 weeks she only wants to throw with a 2 finger grip and she says it feels funny throwing with 3 fingers. So far it looks like she gets more speed with less effort but maybe sacrificing some control. She has not tried this in a game yet. I am sure she could go back 3 but would need time to adjust before spring season.
Tonight asked her to try to squeeze her fingers shut when releasing the ball as I have noticed some top pitchers seem to do this. At first ball was shooting into the ground and right but once again she became accustom to it quickly. She said it felt good and started throwing it hard seemingly with less effort. Was not trying to throw a drop but noticed better action on the ball and better axis with 12/6 spin and good drop movement. This was the first time she was able to get perfect 12/6 spin with her normal IR follow through. I was very pleased with this however when I put her on Radar she had lost a few mph and she got mad at me and said I ruined her when she could not instantly switch back to her old release It was late so we had go home.
Had her try a 2 finger grip. I always felt that the ball was too far down into her palm and I noticed some upper level pitchers use a 2 finger grip so she tried it. At first it was very awkward but then she became more comfortable throwing this way. Now for the last 3 weeks she only wants to throw with a 2 finger grip and she says it feels funny throwing with 3 fingers. So far it looks like she gets more speed with less effort but maybe sacrificing some control. She has not tried this in a game yet. I am sure she could go back 3 but would need time to adjust before spring season.
Tonight asked her to try to squeeze her fingers shut when releasing the ball as I have noticed some top pitchers seem to do this. At first ball was shooting into the ground and right but once again she became accustom to it quickly. She said it felt good and started throwing it hard seemingly with less effort. Was not trying to throw a drop but noticed better action on the ball and better axis with 12/6 spin and good drop movement. This was the first time she was able to get perfect 12/6 spin with her normal IR follow through. I was very pleased with this however when I put her on Radar she had lost a few mph and she got mad at me and said I ruined her when she could not instantly switch back to her old release It was late so we had go home.