Hand Position at the Back of the Arm Circle
In today’s video, I demonstrate the position your hand should be in entering the throw zone and explain why.
For a full breakdown of hand position around the entire arm circle, check out this post!
In today’s video, I demonstrate the position your hand should be in entering the throw zone and explain why.
For a full breakdown of hand position around the entire arm circle, check out this post!
Hello Phil,
I have a 15 year old who is pitching on a high school team here in NJ. First, do you provide training sessions anywhere in NJ-we live near Clinton,NJ. Secondly, as my daughter is 6 games into her season would it be wiser to wait until the season winds down rather than attempt any significant changes in her mechanics at this juncture. She made the varsity as a freshman and I understand she might have to take a step back in order to take several steps forward-but in the middle of the season I’m unsure. Your thoughts would be helpful.
Hi Mark:
Thanks for the comment. You are correct in that it is not a good idea to be transitioning to a different technique while in season. If you reach out to us toward the end of the season by emailing us at fastpitchpower.com, leaving us a contact number, we will be happy to arrange a meeting. Good luck with the rest of the season and we look forward to hearing from you again.
Phil
At the back of the circle your hand should be up, your elbow down, (and slightly bent?). As you enter the throw zone does your elbow lock out, or would locking the elbow at this point also cause you to “push” the ball? I’m a little confused as to elbow position as hand enters throw zone.
Thanks
John
Hi John,
The elbow is down and slightly bent, leading the arm whip. It does not lock out. Think of it like an overhand throw. If you tried to keep your elbow locked straight, you would have a very hard time pushing the ball; it would be kind of like a catapult and the ball would not go far or straight. If you keep your arm relaxed and let the elbow lead and then snap the forearm and wrist through at the last second, you have a good overhand throw. The same applies to a windmill pitch. The direction of the arm movement is different, but the principles of physics governing the movement are the same.