Wrapping head

[Junebug]

Have a pitcher that is struggling with arm circle issues. Beautiful K-drill, 12 o’clock position, and 3/4 position. Once she gets on the mound she cannot complete a pitch without wrapping her head. Going to try a sock ball and changing hand position, currently begins with ball facing first throughout backswing. Any other suggestions?

 

[Towny9]

Does she backswing?

 

[Bullseye]

Video would be helpful to see the moment where her pitching hand is going out of the glove and when she begins bending her elbow.

 

[Junebug]

Does she backswing?

Yes she does.

 

[Junebug]

Video would be helpful to see the moment where her pitching hand is going out of the glove and when she begins bending her elbow.

Will get one tomorrow

 

[Towny9]

Yes she does.

I wonder if having her come out of the glove will help. Seems to simplify things a bit for my DD.

 

[BlaineAB]

Know if she's ever had a functional movement screen done? Reason I ask is that could be a compensatory movement to overcome a weakness/deficiency in strength, stability or mobility.

 

[abbygale]

My Holiday Inn approach would consist of starting with the 2 step and then allow the throwing arm to extend forward on upswing. I think her footwork is allowing this to occur.

And also keep the back of the knuckles facing the catcher on the upswing. She can change this down the road after sorting her shoulder out.

 

[ArmWhip]

Just to clarify, when you say 'gets on the mound' do you mean goes full motion or is on the rubber pitching to hitters? And what are the downstream complications? While it's not a classic position if she can get back on line by 10 o'clock I would ride with it for awhile.

If you're desperate and want to go for an 'intervention' this might work.

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Just kidding, I couldn't help myself.

 

[Junebug]

Just to clarify, when you say 'gets on the mound' do you mean goes full motion or is on the rubber pitching to hitters? And what are the downstream complications? While it's not a classic position if she can get back on line by 10 o'clock I would ride with it for awhile.

If you're desperate and want to go for an 'intervention' this might work.

Amazon product ASIN B098R6CBZV
Just kidding, I couldn't help myself.

Yes, anytime in full motion off the mound, regardless if hitters are present or not. Better at 10, still somewhat behind the body but beginning to correct. Hoped to get a video today but raining here. Very inconsistent release point and accuracy. When u say "this might work" are you referring to the two step drill?