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Curveball grips
Yes, but we’re flexible with what feels right or works better for a given pitcher.- Ken B
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Curveball grips
This is the grip I teach. I like 4 seam spin which creates a blur. With 2 seam rotation the seams can be seen as horizontal. Like Arm Whip said, purposefully getting either can be tough. Ultimately, spin rate and axis are the most important factors.- Ken B
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Pitching Programs
Here's some good stuff: https://www.discussfastpitch.com/threads/drive-mechanics.18135/page-36#post-691741- Ken B
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Pitching Programs
I second Pauly's program. It is very thorough and I really appreciate how he is always studying and adapting to stay ahead of the curve.- Ken B
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Are New Balls Slick?
There were some synthetic Rawlings Dream Seam balls marked "Pro Leather." They were awful...- Ken B
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Cj Johnston - 643 Fastpitch - Fort Worth, Texas
Welcome to DFP! Lot's of great info and great people within the pages here. (BTW, I like my coffee black/strong with drizzles of chocolate and caramel and a splash of cream. :coffee::D )- Ken B
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- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Improving consistency
These might be helpful: https://www.discussfastpitch.com/threads/huge-bruise-on-hip-bone-and-inner-elbow.25908/ https://www.discussfastpitch.com/threads/bruising-hip-help.36168/- Ken B
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Improving consistency
@Hillhouse sells (used to sell?) a flap called the Perfect Circle that can be a good tool. Jason Snyder's Pitch Squeak has become very popular and is very adjustable for different parts of the arm: https://www.facebook.com/p/PitchSqueak-100085035953780/- Ken B
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Improving consistency
/\ Those look like the arm is trapped or making hard contact. As seen in the slow motion video I posted above, it’s really very smooth and fluid. . . .- Ken B
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Improving consistency
- Ken B
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Improving consistency
It's really tough to answer without being there. The key is to keep the lower arm relaxed and allow it to be loose and whippy. As long as there is some natural flexion at the elbow, the lower arm will wrap/roll/brush/swipe around the upper thigh. Keep it loose and let it happen. As cnardone...- Ken B
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Improving consistency
It’s important that the inside of the upper forearm begins the brush contact behind the hipbone and the forearm wraps/rolls below the hipbone around the thigh. Start with no ball and progress to a ball.- Ken B
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Screwball Proof, or Not!
I have a student who came in following some time off who was all of a sudden throwing a nasty scrop. Previously her drop had 12/6 spin but this weekend it was 1-7 and cut nicely inside. Interestingly, she uses a two finger grip. If she/we could identity how she's doing it and learn to throw...- Ken B
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Strength and Conditioning for Pitchers
Pauly and Next Level Softball have offer a very comprehensive program that targets specific areas of each athlete.- Ken B
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Placement of foot in front of the rubber
The key is that they must maintain contact prior to the push.- Ken B
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Placement of foot in front of the rubber
To the best of my recollection, in NCAA, International, Triple Crown, USA Preps, USA, etc., the pivot foot may start with the pivot foot heel in contact with the front edge of the plate. I believe that NFHS, Little League, USSSA, etc., require at least some part of the pivot foot (including...- Ken B
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Using resistance bands as part of warm up routine?
Rick's routine is very good.- Ken B
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