I was wondering for some advice.
I've pitched for about ten years now. (started at 18) I'm a solid B level pitcher in my local fast pitch comp. However this year, in Australia (in accordance with the new ISF rules) crow hopping is now legal.
I personally will not be incorporating it into my pitching, as I find it terrible mechanics and prone to injury. (and as I already have a recurring shoulder injury, I don't want to risk anything with it) However, my local association has recently done some clinics and have taught all the girls in my club to start crow hopping. I've watched nearly every pitcher lose all consistency, for only a minimal speed gain. I've tried to talk them out of doing so, but with their parents being 'speed is good!' its not working.
What are people's thoughts on crow hopping, and for those that are against it, can you give me some more arguments to counter-act the parents with for next season? (I'll be doing a pitching/catching bi-monthly clinic. I can't commit enough to coach a team by myself but I'm sick of watching too many girls get taught crap mechanics that I have to do something)
I've pitched for about ten years now. (started at 18) I'm a solid B level pitcher in my local fast pitch comp. However this year, in Australia (in accordance with the new ISF rules) crow hopping is now legal.
I personally will not be incorporating it into my pitching, as I find it terrible mechanics and prone to injury. (and as I already have a recurring shoulder injury, I don't want to risk anything with it) However, my local association has recently done some clinics and have taught all the girls in my club to start crow hopping. I've watched nearly every pitcher lose all consistency, for only a minimal speed gain. I've tried to talk them out of doing so, but with their parents being 'speed is good!' its not working.
What are people's thoughts on crow hopping, and for those that are against it, can you give me some more arguments to counter-act the parents with for next season? (I'll be doing a pitching/catching bi-monthly clinic. I can't commit enough to coach a team by myself but I'm sick of watching too many girls get taught crap mechanics that I have to do something)