I've had 18U girls getting college scholarships pause at the L position (not taught by us) and having problems throwing from pitchers mound to first consistently. Teaching ANY static position puts that girl at risk of thinking they should STOP vs. pass-through that position.Before I dump the 'L' position I want to see video of players throwing without passing through it. In most of the video that I have been able to find it looks like the players are in the 'L' position for a short time, but the video is not as clear as I would like.
I've had 18U girls getting college scholarships pause at the L position (not taught by us) and having problems throwing from pitchers mound to first consistently. Teaching ANY static position puts that girl at risk of thinking they should STOP vs. pass-through that position.
I'm NOT saying YOU teach that. I'm saying sometimes some girls take static-position instruction too literally. I've moved away from teaching static positions in throwing, hitting and any other athletic, explosive activity.
Just a thought.
My daughter and I warm up this way. We get funny looks. But guess what? She throws better than most anyone on the team.
"We start close just like with wrist flips and I have them start with the ball in hand behind the head and fingers pointed at their head, throwing foot slightly in front of the other about shoulder width apart, pointing at their target. Focus on torso turn to the throwing side and letting the body throw the arm/hand. Do this easy and in control around 10-15 times each. "
"Standing Arm Behinds" - great drill! I, also, have gotten some strange looks when my team is warming up doing these. I just smile.
Well, that is kind of the point of this thread. Throwing with purpose and focus on proper mechanics. Not just throwing to throw,Personally feel most teams do way too much throwing warm up.
My DD and I just use the cannonball to warm up maybe 15-20 throws and then just toss regular balls until she feels loose.