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Originally posted by jerry weinstein:
Certainly a quicker release is a factor(By catching the ball deeper, shorter & quicker momentum step,separation in front of your body,getting the ball up out of your glove,etc), however IMO the focus should be on throwing velocity. The best way to improve your throwing velocity is to improve your arm strength.(Intent,sequencing of body parts, efficient application of force,etc)

JW

Jerry, I agree that more velocity is always good but what many miss is the effect of just reducing your release by 1/10th of a scond. It is the equivilant of a 5mph increase in velocity.

1/3/087:00 PM

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