Reply to "Arm Strength"

FungoHighly Regarded and Beloved Old Timer

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A strong arm is very mportant in a catcher, but if he is popping a 2.4, the real issue isn't arm strength, it is release time.

Rob I fail to see the reasoning here. Lets assume his son has perfect transfer and perfect footwork and he's throwing 2.4. If that be the case (and could very well be) arm strength DOES become the real issue. There are a number of things that can hurt/help pop time. Most have been discussed here but to say one is more important is difficult because ALL factor into the pop time. An inflated poptime can be the result of a slow transfer, poor footwork, or weak arm strength.. Of all the ingredients that factor into a great pop time; arm strength will always be the most important (or sought after) because it cannot be taught.
Fungo

3/18/0812:56 PM

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