Pitching video
I guess I wouldn't call them a complete waste.
We did get the Michele Smith dvd ....
My DD was pitching with her hips closed at release. Although she did not have pain (she wasn't really pitching that much at the time) it looked awkward and she pitched pretty slow (40-ish at just turned 12) and not too accurately.
Last summer we changed her release to remain open (what video recommended (52 degrees - ish)). My DD substantially increased speed(6-7 mph in a week) with far more accuracy. She is around 47-48 ish now. Hips are essentially open at release and hits corners very well.
We don't expect another jump like that in speed ...but she can pitch for hours without any pain...but she does lose velocity (but not accuracy).
We have a Tourn this weekend, then we practice until the 1st week of May.
After this (Jan Tourn) our goals are speed (leg strength so she doesn't lose velocity) and peel drop addition.
She is the #2 pitcher on the team ... learning a lot and having fun.
I guess I wouldn't call them a complete waste.
We did get the Michele Smith dvd ....
My DD was pitching with her hips closed at release. Although she did not have pain (she wasn't really pitching that much at the time) it looked awkward and she pitched pretty slow (40-ish at just turned 12) and not too accurately.
Last summer we changed her release to remain open (what video recommended (52 degrees - ish)). My DD substantially increased speed(6-7 mph in a week) with far more accuracy. She is around 47-48 ish now. Hips are essentially open at release and hits corners very well.
We don't expect another jump like that in speed ...but she can pitch for hours without any pain...but she does lose velocity (but not accuracy).
We have a Tourn this weekend, then we practice until the 1st week of May.
After this (Jan Tourn) our goals are speed (leg strength so she doesn't lose velocity) and peel drop addition.
She is the #2 pitcher on the team ... learning a lot and having fun.