I have heard time and time again that when a catcher throws his arm is supposed to be at the ear. I'll attempt to explain this as best as I can. Like, the ball should be at or near your ear with you elbow back. My question comes with this, I have seen Jason Kendall and Ryan Doumit and basically every catcher who has ever been in the Pirates organization throw with their hand back way behind their heads. The ball is so far back that their biceps and forearms make an obtuse angle. I see John Russel, when he was still with the pirates, teaching the catchers to throw like this at spring training for the past 2 or 3 years. Is one way better than the other? I, personally, throw the "Pirate way" and my Pop to pop time is under 2.5. I'm 14 years old by the way. Sometimes I can hit as low as 2.2 when I'm feeling good. I get it there on a line, basically. It isn't a rainbow or a lollie pop or anything. I am pretty accurate that way, accuracy has always been my strength when I throw. However, when I throw from the ear I am all over the place, one hop or into center field. The pirate way seems to work best for me, but with way do you guys prefer? What are you guys' thoughts on this?
-Kevin
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