- Feb 13, 2018
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@ambern11 there are some good suggestions here for sure. There are always ways to tweak certain areas but sometimes really not needed.
Based on what you said that she is basically really on and then really off at times (not your words but my take away) I am going to make far different suggestion.
Feel free to ignore or try. Completely up to you....And I could point out several things like others but overall I think she is doing alot of great things for her age. Would be hesitant to change much is my point but try this if you want to.
Have her look at the cathers glove the whole pitch, every pitch, and even more when she get's tired. From the start of the pitch to the end of the pitch tell her not to take her eyes off the catcher's glove (or whatever spot she is supposed to throw to).
From your video, she starts looking at the catcher, then changes her view to the ground (maybe looking where to land IDK) then back to the catcher. I have seen MANY top notch pitchers that do the same I promise and it doesn't cause any issues. My oldest did the same thing but it worked for her. However, as the game goes on, she get's a little bit tired, she likely is looking back at the catcher later and later and is off especially at that age.
Simply say.... trust your mechanics..... keep your eyes focused on your spot, do not look at your landing spot, the WHOLE pitch and see if that makes a difference.
Very simple to do, no mechanical changes at all, and might work. I stress "might" but would try that first. Just my initial thoughts.
Good luck and please let us know if you try it and the results!
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She ALWAYS looks down....and then denies it....it makes me crazy lol. I can't wait to tell her this suggestion, maybe she will believe me if it comes from someone else!