Radar Monitor.......

[LRH1969]

I am looking at setting up a monitor so my daughter can easily see her speeds. My thought is that she can see if she is doing things that will help her improve. I have seen a few setups but have know idea how they work. Radar gun best placement, how to hook up a monitor for easy viewing. We are using a bushnell velocity gun. Looking for ideas.

 

[wheresmycar]

Pocket Radar Smart Coach. Then a cheap Samsung/iPad tablet with the pocket radar app loaded. Set the Pocket Radar and Tablet on a tripod. Turn the tablet screen towards pitcher, and they can easily see their pitch speed. You can get a tablet tripod mount on Amazon for $10.

 

[Canonq]

Here's an example of the Pocket Radar Smart Coach. I've turned sound off, but the system can broadcast the speed if you wanted to.
https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B14GWBC59PTMFYX;F033BC00-B22A-469E-8400-52E61A1BC397

 

[uncdrew]

Be warned, this set up could lead to her doing things mechanically incorrect just to see higher numbers. I've noticed this tends to happen most when there isn't a parent/coach/instructor around.

And so if you're going to be around, using a radar gun and just calling out to her works fine.

 

[LRH1969]

Its actually the opposite for us right now. We see her doing things mechanically wrong. She is throwing mid 50s but could improve dramatically if she fixes a few things. Im thinking if we show her it will increase speed, she will be more likely to keep those wheels in motion.

 

[Sonerai]

The constant monitoring of speed seems to get in my DD's head. She ends up focusing more on speed than her mechanics. I have moved away from checking her speed and we just do it once in a while now.

 

[NJSwampdragons]

Be warned, this set up could lead to her doing things mechanically incorrect just to see higher numbers. I've noticed this tends to happen most when there isn't a parent/coach/instructor around.

And so if you're going to be around, using a radar gun and just calling out to her works fine.

Wouldn’t pitching mechanically correct lead to higher speeds not the other way around?

 

[Shawn]

Be warned, this set up could lead to her doing things mechanically incorrect just to see higher numbers. I've noticed this tends to happen most when there isn't a parent/coach/instructor around.

And so if you're going to be around, using a radar gun and just calling out to her works fine.

Absolutely.

 

[Shawn]

The constant monitoring of speed seems to get in my DD's head. She ends up focusing more on speed than her mechanics. I have moved away from checking her speed and we just do it once in a while now.

There’s a whole theory on immediate vs delayed feedback.

 

[Jeffrey]

Each kid is different...if they can't handle it I turn it off. Most of mine appreciate it.