Reply to "What are the velocities of your HS team rotation?"

JDsDad100+ posts

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Originally posted by Coach May:
It is not uncommon at all for some kids to have very strong arms from their posistion and then not be able to throw very hard from the hill. I have seen kids that had an absolute hose from the outfield or 3b etc and then get on the mound and they can not translate it to pitching.

Why is this, can you explain?

Sluggo, I think in the field they create a lot more momentum or forward motion, especially in the outfield with a crow hop. My son has always thrown 5 mph faster from a crow hop than pitching.

12/12/076:29 PM

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