need some advice on DD's pitching form
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JJsqueeze
Dad, Husband....legend
I don't now about anyone else but seeing Ken act like an adult definitely has me thinking twice about his suitability for this forum.
JJsqueeze
Dad, Husband....legend
apology accepted....and Hal...I don't forget that your 45 degree landing foot helped my DD immensely. Just because I disagree with this particular advice does no mean I don't think you contribute helpful advice. Also does not mean I am some sort of lemming/minion etc. I take all of the information and filter it through my BS O METER and your post just simply registered pretty high in this one case.
javasource
6-4-3 = 2
Hi Henry,
I think you and your daughter are doing a great job. That said, I really think the focus should not be on the finish line, but back at the starting point. Learning this can be really exciting - and it's easy to rush through drills - in search of the final product.
Softball pitching is predominantly an arm circle affair (this statement is not intended to start a debate), and rather than rush through the process and start working on the leg contribution, postural elements, and other areas of the pitch - go back to the foundation... the arm circle. The stride and drive, posture, etc... are all very important - but they are complimenting motions to the circle. If that is not a strong attribute of the pitcher, much of the work you do on the other motions will need to be redone or tweaked as you regress, rather than progress.
The short version? Slow down. Go back to start. Do not collect $200.
You mentioned that you used aspects of the I/R threads. I can see proof of this, but I can also see the areas you may have skimmed over. Go back. Print all of BM's posts. Start with lock-it-in. Use the bat drill. Spend a lot of time on the 9 o'clock drill. Do NOT move on to Liberty until she can comfortably and PROPERLY throw from 9. Progress to the next drill only after she is PROFICIENT at the previous, etc.
YOU must understand the importance of flexion... and how it leads to force coupling (chaining). Once that understanding is in place (best if you actually try it) - you'll have much more success in showing your daughter.
It will involve patience - but rather than pitch for long periods, do these drills everyday for only a little while. You'll be amazed how quickly she adapts to the proper motion. You'll see it and feel it ("it" hurts your hand).
The great thing about the I/R threads is that if you do them as written, your daughter will indirectly correct many of the elements that others comment on... including her posture, her opening, and stride.
To sum it up, I put together an animated gif of Erica as of now. Here it is:
I've also cut together an animated gif of Erica with an understanding of I/R. This should be her next goal. Get to this point, first... Here it is:
Get her to that point. Post a vid on here when you get there, and we'll all be very happy to continue to help you.
Keep up the great work! Don't rush the process.
p.s. - I really dig the little bow she does in her pre-motion...
javasource
6-4-3 = 2
Ken,
As morbid as it sounds... all of her body parts were used... no professionals were hurt or damaged in the making of this film...
As morbid as it sounds... all of her body parts were used... no professionals were hurt or damaged in the making of this film...
Love the way the cats are are going by in both clips as if to say. "Hmmm this game again? I'm outta here."
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