How it works...
1. Take a short video of your pitcher throwing whatever pitch she needs improving. Keep it short and only one pitch per analysis. The better quality video, the easier it is to analyze.
2. Download Reevuu (follow the directions on the app to send it to me).
3. Be sure to include the biggest problem your pitcher is currently having (it can be mechanical, strategy, mental game, particular pitch, etc.).
What you receive...
1. Feedback and tips from a former highly successful college pitcher and college coach on the mechanics with safety and speed efficiency taken to the next level.
2. Video drills to practice at home to help the pitcher practice her form.
Cost?
$19.95 per Video Analysis
Screenshot credits are from: https://youtu.be/vmiG4ji3onQ
https://youtu.be/6W4xzF-Ht_4
https://youtu.be/u6z39S19x8o
https://youtu.be/k5X86nD_WS4
Presenting to Back swing
Presenting the ball is usually part of the rules for most organizations (governing body of rules such as PGF, USA, or USSSA). It consists of holding the ball outside the glove and pausing when the pitcher steps onto the mound. She can take the signal when she is on the mound and hold the ball inside the glove to get her grip. Most college (or older) pitchers then pull the glove to the side of the hip to cover the ball and grip from the opposing team and coach. From there the pitcher will begin her back swing. From the screenshots above you will notice the pitchers back leg is up like a kickstand. Please note that due to the new rules in place, the back leg does not have to be on the mound for PGF. In USA and USSSA, the pitcher can step back (USSSA gives the choice). As the pitcher shifts her weight back her arm goes back to help her become more explosive.
Presenting the ball is usually part of the rules for most organizations (governing body of rules such as PGF, USA, or USSSA). It consists of holding the ball outside the glove and pausing when the pitcher steps onto the mound. She can take the signal when she is on the mound and hold the ball inside the glove to get her grip. Most college (or older) pitchers then pull the glove to the side of the hip to cover the ball and grip from the opposing team and coach. From there the pitcher will begin her back swing. From the screenshots above you will notice the pitchers back leg is up like a kickstand. Please note that due to the new rules in place, the back leg does not have to be on the mound for PGF. In USA and USSSA, the pitcher can step back (USSSA gives the choice). As the pitcher shifts her weight back her arm goes back to help her become more explosive.
Upswing
The upswing of the pitch is a very explosive movement that follows the back swing. The pitcher loads her weight into the quads and gets into a sprinters stance just before exploding into the "plug" position, also known as Frankenstein. The pitcher should be detached from the mound with the glide leg. Both arms should be pointing towards the target. The heel should be up and gliding on the big toe.
The upswing of the pitch is a very explosive movement that follows the back swing. The pitcher loads her weight into the quads and gets into a sprinters stance just before exploding into the "plug" position, also known as Frankenstein. The pitcher should be detached from the mound with the glide leg. Both arms should be pointing towards the target. The heel should be up and gliding on the big toe.
K position to T position
During this phase of the pitch, the pitcher should be touching down with her stride leg. Her heel should still be up and gliding on the big toe. Since her stride leg is touching down, she should feel the firm front side push back. Her glove arm should be equal, but opposite. She should be in neutral spine position hold her stack (hips and shoulders) tightly. She should not lock out a joint. She should be leading with her elbow as if she is pulling the ball (forearm up).
During this phase of the pitch, the pitcher should be touching down with her stride leg. Her heel should still be up and gliding on the big toe. Since her stride leg is touching down, she should feel the firm front side push back. Her glove arm should be equal, but opposite. She should be in neutral spine position hold her stack (hips and shoulders) tightly. She should not lock out a joint. She should be leading with her elbow as if she is pulling the ball (forearm up).
Release
As the elbow leads the circle, it brushes behind and above the hip, into the small of the waist. It turns the forearm into the hips creating a catapult. The elbow stops before the release sending more kinetic energy build up into the wrist and out through the finger tips. a good amount of the arm brushes by the side which creates less stress on the arm. A lot of surface area touching usually means a faster pitch (the lower and more brush). The thumb is on top during the release, shooting the middle and sometimes pointer finger through the equator of the ball (hence the fastball is through the equator and movement is around the edges). The thumb finishes the release to the thigh in a smooth transition into the follow-through.
As the elbow leads the circle, it brushes behind and above the hip, into the small of the waist. It turns the forearm into the hips creating a catapult. The elbow stops before the release sending more kinetic energy build up into the wrist and out through the finger tips. a good amount of the arm brushes by the side which creates less stress on the arm. A lot of surface area touching usually means a faster pitch (the lower and more brush). The thumb is on top during the release, shooting the middle and sometimes pointer finger through the equator of the ball (hence the fastball is through the equator and movement is around the edges). The thumb finishes the release to the thigh in a smooth transition into the follow-through.
Follow-Through
The follow through happens directly after the release. It is the deceleration of the arm. The follow-through crosses off the power line turning inward, crossing the body, from the release. (See screenshots.) The pitcher should act like she is having the batter "kiss her hand" to follow-through. It should not be forced, rather flow together smoothly. Remember a loose arm, is a fast arm.
The follow through happens directly after the release. It is the deceleration of the arm. The follow-through crosses off the power line turning inward, crossing the body, from the release. (See screenshots.) The pitcher should act like she is having the batter "kiss her hand" to follow-through. It should not be forced, rather flow together smoothly. Remember a loose arm, is a fast arm.
