- Oct 10, 2011
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Our coach came over to me the other day and said your daughter throws really hard, but I think she can gain even more if she has a 6-12 spin on the ball. We watched her throughout the catcher/pitcher practice and sometimes it had a beautiful spin, other times it went at an angle. So, I Googled the subject and basically all I found was that if it is going at an angle, it is either a dropped elbow or the player is stepping off the target line and arm is going more at an angle.
I'd like to read a little more on the effect spins have on the ball and I'm sure pitching overhand is a good place to start. Anyone have any suggestions?
DD has worked hard on Wasserman's drills and at one point he said she had her elbow too high at the start of the throw and then it had nowhere to go but drop. It looked like this was happening again at times, so we've been working on that the last 2 weeks. Her throws have been pretty accurate and she will throw a good spin using the Spinright Spinner, and then throw the real ball at an angle shortly after.
I'd love to have her gain some more speed and accuracy while I have a little extra time to work with her.
I'd like to read a little more on the effect spins have on the ball and I'm sure pitching overhand is a good place to start. Anyone have any suggestions?
DD has worked hard on Wasserman's drills and at one point he said she had her elbow too high at the start of the throw and then it had nowhere to go but drop. It looked like this was happening again at times, so we've been working on that the last 2 weeks. Her throws have been pretty accurate and she will throw a good spin using the Spinright Spinner, and then throw the real ball at an angle shortly after.
I'd love to have her gain some more speed and accuracy while I have a little extra time to work with her.
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