Is this the pitcher that some posters here previously advised against directing her to throw a CU in 8u TB?
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Is this the pitcher that some posters here previously advised against directing her to throw a CU in 8u TB?
Start 10' away, then move back 5' at a time over 20 or so pitches until your normal distance 35/40/43. Any time we started learning a new pitch we use this. Always working the release and spin from the shorter distance, certainly not at full speed, up close usually just upper body simulation. As you move back, you're adjusting/tweaking speed and mechanics. When we are close ( distance ) we want the focus to be on the wrist, snap, flick, finger pressure, slot. Moving back we add in leg drive, arm whip, resistance, etc.
Seems to always help us getting the proper distance for any breaking pitch or CU, if we conquer a few feet at a time while learning.
I'm not sure if it's the norm or not for a flip change but you might have her really put it in her palm to help take off speed. Like others said...don't slow down!
We progress great until 30 ft. It's that last 5 ft we can't seem to get. I may break down and take her to a PC. I have a couple of things I'm trying to work with her on that would work better with an extra eye.