Lock it in drill

[BoardMember]

Yes Fan that's a great idea, and actually someone else already mentioned that in this thread. Not sure if the OP even knows what the bat drill looks like. Not sure if anyone made a gif out if the video I posted, but here's the video:

 

[Xplode22]

Ray, I always new that there was a HUGE misunderstanding about actual pitching mechanics. Especially after attending some “high level clinics” that purported to teach high level mechanics.

It became painfully obvious to me that MOST pitching coaches had no clue how high level pitchers achieved such an awesome ability to throw the ball underhand With such velocity and grace.

When I found this forum and began reading the advise being given, I knew I had to speak up. I’m proud of what has happened in the fastpitch world after that initial I/R post.

Pitching coaches all over the world are now using proper terminology and mechanics to teach pitching and it’s been fun to watch it propagate.

Some one once said on here that I was like Columbus.. I didn’t invent internal rotation, and Columbus didn’t invent America.

Boardmemember, keep it up. I’m doing the conversion from H/E to I/R with my DD. Small town so no options locally for a PC on this one. We went through a year of lessons that I caught for her. We tried for that year to “correct “ her and after reading quite a bit about IR, I realized that what her PC was trying to correct was 75% natural IR. I talked to her about changing over and so she’s working on mechanics with no ball for a couple of days. I hope it works out for her. I should have a little time before we resume again. This forum has been amazing for us. I also read up on batting and launch angle, found a coach and now she is all over the ball. This from a kid who could pitch but COULD NOT HIT. This forum is awesome and I thank you guys for what you do

 

[Chris Delorit]

 

[cvsoftball]

wow

 

[texasheat]

Here is a picture. In 2nd frame ball and fingers pointed to baseline (prevents locking elbow).

Can you further explain your thoughts here. Currently I completely disagree as I believe the elbow is prevented from locking by, wellllll, simply not locking it. Versus your thoughts that it is due to the position of the ball. Change my mind.

 

[BigSkyHi]

Can you further explain your thoughts here. Currently I completely disagree as I believe the elbow is prevented from locking by, wellllll, simply not locking it. Versus your thoughts that it is due to the position of the ball. Change my mind.

Try to lock your elbow when you make that move with the ball hand to the base line.

 

[texasheat]

Try to lock your elbow when you make that move with the ball hand to the base line.

What move are you talking about exactly?

 

[BigSkyHi]

What move are you talking about exactly?

My bad. Like in the 2nd frame of these photos

 

[texasheat]

My bad. Like in the 2nd frame of these photos

Ok I just did it without one bit of an issue. I'm confused.

 

[BigSkyHi]

Ok I just did it without one bit of an issue. I'm confused.

I learned it from this video starting at 1:55. He is much better at it than I am .

- Larry Wendel Pitching Basics for Beginners