Since this thread got bump up, thought I'd add two cents.
#1 thing enabling a pitcher to get brush is her posture. Without a nice "tall connected posture" the arm moves away from the body.
#2 Posture begins with the Drive off the rubber. Efficient drive mechanics that do not incorporate any forced opening movement is important. So, if your DD drives off the rubber, forces her opening and lands in a "Ninja" pose (butt out), it will be extremely difficult for her to achieve a nice "tall Connected Posture" by the time she gets to ball release.
#3 Is brush important? IMO, the big three (spin, location, speed) become increasingly more difficult to achieve...........on a consistent basis if a pitcher does not get brush.
#1 thing enabling a pitcher to get brush is her posture. Without a nice "tall connected posture" the arm moves away from the body.
#2 Posture begins with the Drive off the rubber. Efficient drive mechanics that do not incorporate any forced opening movement is important. So, if your DD drives off the rubber, forces her opening and lands in a "Ninja" pose (butt out), it will be extremely difficult for her to achieve a nice "tall Connected Posture" by the time she gets to ball release.
#3 Is brush important? IMO, the big three (spin, location, speed) become increasingly more difficult to achieve...........on a consistent basis if a pitcher does not get brush.