- Sep 3, 2009
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I've just finished reading this thread ( in particular Boardmember's post and description of the internal rotation mechanics) for about the tenth time and I believe that I am finally beginning to understand it. My 9 yo daughter just started pitching for the first time in the fall of last year so I'm still pretty new to fastpitch softball. We have visited with two different pitching coaches so far, one very highly regarded in the region and the other a current college D-III pitcher and both teach the "getting behind the ball" style. Could someone please explain in "fastpitch for dummies" type terms how the feet should be positioned for the two "drills" that Boardmember described so that I can fully understand and try it myself.
I'm a bit confused about this paragraph because it seems to be contradicting itself, at least based on my very limited understanding:
I'm sure that I'm reading this wrong but to me "slightly more closed toward home" would seem to be over 45 degrees closed yet Boardmember goes on to say not to stand more than 45 degrees closed.
Also, he says to "fully open" toward third but then says to NOT stand completely open. What am I missing here?
Thanks!
Tom
p.s. - this thread should be stickied to the top!!!
I'm a bit confused about this paragraph because it seems to be contradicting itself, at least based on my very limited understanding:
WITHOUT A BALL - Stand with your hips/shoulders/feet slightly more closed toward home, then fully open (toward third) to the target line. Do NOT stand completely open (shoulders inline with the target line) for this excercise. And do NOT stand more then 45 degree closed (toward the target line EVER).
I'm sure that I'm reading this wrong but to me "slightly more closed toward home" would seem to be over 45 degrees closed yet Boardmember goes on to say not to stand more than 45 degrees closed.
Also, he says to "fully open" toward third but then says to NOT stand completely open. What am I missing here?
Thanks!
Tom
p.s. - this thread should be stickied to the top!!!