softball powerdrive

[coach james]

I bought mine a year ago... we use it for a portion of every single pitching lesson.

 

[cuzmail]

I bought mine a year ago... we use it for a portion of every single pitching lesson.

Any drill or particular thing you focus on?

 

[FrozenRope]

I never saw how this gadget could be very effective as a trainer unless you were using it to "Fix" a leg drive issue. DD's first pitching coach had one and when I had inquired about it, she said "I only use that for kids that can't seem to get the feel of driving off the rubber.. she doesn't have that problem"

So that said, I guess it makes sense that some will find great benefit, and others will be less than thrilled at what it does for their kids. Even with the benefit...$300 is a LOT to spend on a training aid that can be replaced by a divot in front of the pitching rubber, or a piece of 4x6 post cut to a wedge for indoor use.

 

[GatorGirl]

@Frozen...do you have a pic for what you are referencing? TY in advance.

 

[KCPRK]

I take my club to a few colleges for clinics. Ive seen these used in hitting stations at every one of those colleges.

Those college coaches swear by them especially for hitting.......

 

[FrozenRope]

@Frozen...do you have a pic for what you are referencing? TY in advance.

Hmmm.. no I don't. Just picture a 4X6 with the 6" side on the top and bottom. Cut it an an angle around 30-35 Degrees and there you have it... the push angle for the powerdrive.

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[softballmom77]

DD love using that thing, it has helped her tremendously and no crow hop!!!

It really is a good tool...

AND SHE USES IT TO HELP HER DRIVE HARDER OFF THE RUBBER!

 

[javasource]

Hmmm.. no I don't. Just picture a 4X6 with the 6" side on the top and bottom. Cut it an an angle around 30-35 Degrees and there you have it... the push angle for the powerdrive.

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That looks just like I imagined!

I agree with FR... it's a neat concept, but way too much $$$. I used one, and wasn't overly impressed... meaning I wasn't driven to make my own. As a musician, it's very similar to floor pedals. I have an old Morley pedal and found an old organ pedal that can accomplish the same thing... but even so... it's nothing that a good walk-through can't accomplish...

 

[SBFAMILY]

I have had one since they came out. I have used it for pitching and hititng. Got mine free as a test for Bustos to see if we would endorse it. .

 

[jdavitsky]

If anyone has a used one to sell send me an email at jdavitsky@gmail.com. I may well be interesting in picking one up.