Increased velocity with weighted ball?

[jfitch12]

In regards to the bend in the arm at 9 o'clock, of the few girls I have seen working with a heavy ball, they have little bend also. It might be due to the weight of the heavy ball where the body does not allow the arm to get too whippy.

Yep. I have seen the same thing. Too heavy and the arm gets straighter down the backside.


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[sprtfan]

In regards to the bend in the arm at 9 o'clock, of the few girls I have seen working with a heavy ball, they have little bend also. It might be due to the weight of the heavy ball where the body does not allow the arm to get too whippy.

For what its worth, she just started with the 9 oz ball after it was recommended to her (has used it twice now). She needs more bend in her arm but was an issue before the weighted ball.

 

[Fury_Mike]

I was able to get some video over the weekend.

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She has taken lessons and each instructor has helped her improve and overall she has had a great experience. Her goal is really just be able to participate at the high school level and feels like she needs to be able to throw a little harder to have a chance. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I think her biggest quick fix opportunity is in her load. In this position, she has shifted her center-of-mass back over the rear leg, and dropped her head/shoulders to where her back is parallel to the ground. In addition, she is squatting down. Think of anything we do to create a forward explosion, and you will not find this type of posture. Glutes won't activate. At drive, we want are body to be closer to 45 degrees (sprinter angle) with the front knee past the toe creating a steep shin angle. Drive the body back from this position to stretch the achila's tendons then drive.