So, I've got a problem. I'm currently working with 4 different pitchers, all completely different body types and mostly different motions. I haven't exactly pushed the fig 4 drive leg finish as essential, but haven't discouraged girls from using it if it helps them stay balanced/open through delivery. DD uses it to keep from closing her hips too early, for example.
Anyway, I'm comfortable with not really caring whether a pitcher uses it or not, as long as she's using her drive leg and bringing her drive foot forward.
Here's the thing: One of my other players has been "drafted" to pitch by her HS JV team. I've worked with her as a pitcher in the past, and we kind of mutually agreed that she was more of a catcher. She definitely DOES NOT benefit from fig. 4 finish. Started working with her again this weekend to help her get through HS season, since she's going to pitch no matter what, and she says that her coach insists that she finish with the 4. I'm working hard to not step on toes, but it's hard to go back over that ground with her.
Can some of you share your input on the efficacy/inefficacy of fig. 4 finish? Is this a fight I want to have, or should we just find a way to incorporate it?
Anyway, I'm comfortable with not really caring whether a pitcher uses it or not, as long as she's using her drive leg and bringing her drive foot forward.
Here's the thing: One of my other players has been "drafted" to pitch by her HS JV team. I've worked with her as a pitcher in the past, and we kind of mutually agreed that she was more of a catcher. She definitely DOES NOT benefit from fig. 4 finish. Started working with her again this weekend to help her get through HS season, since she's going to pitch no matter what, and she says that her coach insists that she finish with the 4. I'm working hard to not step on toes, but it's hard to go back over that ground with her.
Can some of you share your input on the efficacy/inefficacy of fig. 4 finish? Is this a fight I want to have, or should we just find a way to incorporate it?