Somehow I became our 10U teams pitching coach and am also helping an 8U Team when I have time. For the most part none of these girls have pitched fast pitch before and I am trying to work with them and their parents on the proper mechanics.
Most the girl’s arm circles are not what I would consider windmill. When their arm starts the downward motion the ball is either way over their head or way away from their body. I have been placing my arm, or another object, in the way so that they will hit it if their arm gets too far off track. Am I doing the right thing? Does it matter where the ball is located at the “top”, as long as they have a relaxed full arm extension?
Most the girl’s arm circles are not what I would consider windmill. When their arm starts the downward motion the ball is either way over their head or way away from their body. I have been placing my arm, or another object, in the way so that they will hit it if their arm gets too far off track. Am I doing the right thing? Does it matter where the ball is located at the “top”, as long as they have a relaxed full arm extension?