- Nov 22, 2019
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My DD hit her hip and now has pain pitching due to the arm brushing against the bruise. Any padding type solutions to help with the pain? Just trying to get through the end of the month.
I don't think she's necessary hitting the hip anymore. It was something that happened two weeks ago. But since then, she's brushing against it consistently irritating it. You can see the discomfort in the 1st pitch in this video, but it doesn't look like she hit her hip to me.Ummm, why not fix the problem instead? All pitchers will hit their hip at some point, landing awkward or just a lazy motion can make this happen. But I'd recommend fixing the cause of the problem instead of giving her a pad and allowing her to keep doing it. If she's hitting herself that hard (which happens to a lot of pitchers) then there's something wrong that needs to be addressed. That problem can lead to other problems. Not sure I'd agree with putting a pad there and allowing her to keep doing it. Your pitching coach should be able to diagnose this problem in 10 seconds and provide ways to fix the core issue.
From what I can see, she’s still hitting it. Video from directly behind would confirm it, but I think I see her releasing too far from the thigh. It seems counterintuitive, but I think tucking the elbow farther behind the hipbone and brushing the majority of forearm will result in immediate relief.My DD hit her hip and now has pain pitching due to the arm brushing against the bruise. Any padding type solutions to help with the pain? Just trying to get through the end of the month.
I think she’s good, but I actually did get some video from behind today.From what I can see, she’s still hitting it. Video from directly behind would confirm it, but I think I see her releasing too far from the thigh. It seems counterintuitive, but I think tucking the elbow farther behind the hipbone and brushing the majority of forearm will result in immediate relief.