Overhand throw speed
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I've heard of Camp offering a Laser Measurement .... I forget where I heard it though...
We do:
1.) an overhand throw, into a net with radar (5 feet).
2.) SS throw to 1B that is timed (from line in between 2B-3B, start 5 feet behind).
3.) CF throw to Home that is timed (behind 2B).
1.) an overhand throw, into a net with radar (5 feet).
2.) SS throw to 1B that is timed (from line in between 2B-3B, start 5 feet behind).
3.) CF throw to Home that is timed (behind 2B).
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[MENTION=8854]Eric F[/MENTION]
What are appropriate overhand speeds per age?
@Win Them All
Do you radar from in front of or from behind?
I have a pocket radar ball coach. Should I have them throw at me like a pitch or stand behind the thrower? May see if I test this weekend.
What are appropriate overhand speeds per age?
@Win Them All
Do you radar from in front of or from behind?
I have a pocket radar ball coach. Should I have them throw at me like a pitch or stand behind the thrower? May see if I test this weekend.
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According to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), the Average college softball overhand throwing velocity is 58-59 MPH.
Above Average is considered 60-62 MPH.
Exceptional is considered 63+ MPH.
We time them throwing at a coach (standing behind a screen), just like you time a pitcher behind a catcher.
We are a 14U-A team - we are 3 weeks into the Wasserman High Level Throwing program (the whole team is doing it)
12 girls:
Before program:
10 were in the 46-49 range when we started, 2 were in the 54-56 range (one had done the program before, the other just has a cannon)
Week 3: (this morning)
The 10 are now in the 50-52 range, the 2 that started higher - one is at 58, the other hit 60
Our goal is get all of them to 60+ by week 10. I don't know if that is realistic, but early results have been very positive.
Above Average is considered 60-62 MPH.
Exceptional is considered 63+ MPH.
We time them throwing at a coach (standing behind a screen), just like you time a pitcher behind a catcher.
We are a 14U-A team - we are 3 weeks into the Wasserman High Level Throwing program (the whole team is doing it)
12 girls:
Before program:
10 were in the 46-49 range when we started, 2 were in the 54-56 range (one had done the program before, the other just has a cannon)
Week 3: (this morning)
The 10 are now in the 50-52 range, the 2 that started higher - one is at 58, the other hit 60
Our goal is get all of them to 60+ by week 10. I don't know if that is realistic, but early results have been very positive.
- Mar 24, 2014
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Camps I've seen them measuring overhand throw velocity have been similar. Player is about 10 feet from L-screen or net. Coach behind net with pocket radar .
- Dec 28, 2020
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I know this post is old, but any chance at an update on how it turned out deeper into the program?
DD is now 18 and is a freshman in college.
Her overhand throwing speed last year was 66 mph. She pitches up to 64mph.
