Plateau frustration...What are we missing?? video included

[sluggers]

Also, her front side resistance is non-existent. She is taking a step forward after she throws...meaning that she is losing speed.

Notice that her body stops moving forward at release. Focus on her feet. Unlike your DD, Cat does not take a step forward after she throws.

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Quick explanation:

Pitching is all about momentum transfer. The idea is the pitcher gets all of her momentum moving toward the plate, and then slams on the brakes. This results her body transferring the momentum to the the arm and then to the ball.

If your DD is moving forward after release, then she is not transferring all of her momentum to the ball.

There are *NO* high level pitchers that move toward the plate after release. Look up any big time pitcher on youtube.

 

[Cardinal]

Dj, that's great visual. Really gives me something to show her in comparison. Thanks!

 

[Cardinal]

Sluggers, thanks also.

Time to get to work on front side and brush.

 

[Ken B]

Side view:

 

[Ken B]

Back view:


In addition to the other suggestions, I'd take a look at the sixth frame in this series. A little better video would confirm, but I think I see an early turn of the hand--getting behind the ball around 8 o'clock.

 

[Cardinal]

She's getting a new iPhone soon so video upgrades on way!!!

Awesome breakdown everyone thanks!!

 

[Rooster's Dad]

Back view:
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In addition to the other suggestions, I'd take a look at the sixth frame in this series. A little better video would confirm, but I think I see an early turn of the hand--getting behind the ball around 8 o'clock.

Yes, resist as long as possible!

 

[Cardinal]

Getting back/upright should help and click with the front resistance and bring arm tighter to body for brush to happen...yes?

 

[Ken B]

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[Rooster's Dad]

BM states that his students brush naturally. I'm beginning to understand why now. By focusing on an upright posture, frontside resistance, and resisting that early turn of the hand she should be well inclined to brush at that point.