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    Pitcher Falling Sideways

    I don't use specific cues. We warm-up, do 3 accurate throws from "K" position. Then move to underhand catch. We'll play underhand catch for about 5-10 minutes until she's worked most of the kinks out and is throwing accurately, then we move on to pitching. See the attached video for what...
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    Pitcher Falling Sideways

    I will be more mindful during our warmups. This is how she warms up, but the lean/falling part doesnt happen until we transition from underhand catch to pitching.
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    Pitcher Falling Sideways

    Yes...Depending on how you define very young. She's 12, but genetics being what they are she's 4'6" and 60lbs. Pushback drill. When she has a pitching rubber she starts fine. My current theory was that she needs to drive harder to get her hips under her so she won't be leaning forward at...
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    Pitcher Falling Sideways

    My daughter and I are struggling with her finish balance. I'm out of ideas and the couldn't find a thread that addresses this. We've also been working on getting her to follow through and not snap her elbow back after release. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Using resistance bands as part of warm up routine?

    https://www.paulygirlfastpitch.com/pre-lesson-warm-up-indoor/ In the embedded video Rick Pauley has his pitchers warm up with them.
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    What ultimate pitching level for your daughter do you hope your and her efforts and commitment will achieve?

    I interpreted “Just have fun” to be her choice. She’s 12 years old, 4’7, and weighs 60 lbs. Not the genetic makeup you see in a lot of pitchers her age, but thanks to Hillhouse’s DVDs and help from the forum she has her fun pitching in rec. She could tell me she wants to drop Softball for the...
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    8u rec practice

    You asked about the First practice, so here’s how mine go. Play a game to get to know everybody’s name. First girl says her name, then her favorite food/show/something about her. Next girl does the same, but has to say the first girls name before introducing herself. Goes around the circle with...
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    Bad pitching

    The “dropped third rule” also prevents the defense from turning a single out into two or more. Without the rule any situation where all runners are forced to run could easily result in a double play. For example: runner on first, catcher drops 3rd strike intentionally, throws to 2nd, then...
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    How to stop walk-athon in 10u?

    For a right-handed pitcher if it goes left the glove was pointed there. If it goes right she didn't brush. High and low are release timing I believe.
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    How to stop walk-athon in 10u?

    You can't defend against a walk. Your pitchers need to be able to throw enough strikes to get the other team swinging. Too many 8U rec coaches teach their team to not swing and wait for coach pitch. This carries over to 10U and if a team sees that they don't need to swing then they won't...
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    The Wrist

    That reminded me of this Doug Gillis video.
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    Looking for some videos on "Hello Elbow" style

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    Looking for some videos on "Hello Elbow" style

    Like this?
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    Planetary Rotation

    You didn't steal anything. This is how I've learned by going back and reading threads that are years old. We're trying very hard to get her to follow thru palm down. I joke with her that she does the "glue it in" instead of the lock it in. She does the motions good with lock it in, but back...
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    Planetary Rotation

    Thanks for the encouragement. Our next practice is in a few hours after she gets out of school. We're also working on that finish. Our joke is that she does glue it in instead of lock it in, in reference to her elbow not extending after ball release. I'll try the magician drill to help her feel...
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