Would be interested in what you see. Am open for suggestions and all comments and analysis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-XTXG-IX5A
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Great looking kid, don't let him pitch too much dad.
I liked the trick at the end, however if he pronated his wrist some more, did a better job of scapula loading, developed a better kinetic chain chain he would be more athletic. Since timing is involved with every athletic movement this can be said of all mechanics injurious or not. Marshall would agree but would not say timing; he expresses the problem as postural, which attaches a mechanical fix.
He needs to get his late forearm turn over “late getting up” causes forearm bounce later in the articulation that causes UCL degradation. This would let the ball pop up a little better.
Also he should more powerfully supinate his glove by pulling back his Glove arm along with his shoulders (force couple) to a position where the glove ends up right next to your cheek where you triceps (the fastest muscle in the arm) can contract to reposition the glove against line drives instantly, much better than traditional pitchers who’s gloves are usually trying to counter balance ball arm forearm flyout by rushing away from the body and head centrifuging.
If he does all of this that trick would move up the ranking from a non prospect 40 to around a 60 - MLB plus plus ranking.
Have him work on all of this and repost when completed.
I liked the trick at the end, however if he pronated his wrist some more, did a better job of scapula loading, developed a better kinetic chain chain he would be more athletic. Since timing is involved with every athletic movement this can be said of all mechanics injurious or not. Marshall would agree but would not say timing; he expresses the problem as postural, which attaches a mechanical fix.
He needs to get his late forearm turn over “late getting up” causes forearm bounce later in the articulation that causes UCL degradation. This would let the ball pop up a little better.
Also he should more powerfully supinate his glove by pulling back his Glove arm along with his shoulders (force couple) to a position where the glove ends up right next to your cheek where you triceps (the fastest muscle in the arm) can contract to reposition the glove against line drives instantly, much better than traditional pitchers who’s gloves are usually trying to counter balance ball arm forearm flyout by rushing away from the body and head centrifuging.
If he does all of this that trick would move up the ranking from a non prospect 40 to around a 60 - MLB plus plus ranking.
Have him work on all of this and repost when completed.
What more needs be said? At least he didn't charge you on a sliding scale for all of that...
Does he have any issues?
Does he have any issues?
His arm motion is random. Different each time.
His arm is usually > 90 degrees at foot touch. He finally gets it to 90 later.
Settle on a consistent arm motion that allows him to get to 90 (or less) at foot touch.
Edit: 90 vs. 45
His arm is usually > 90 degrees at foot touch. He finally gets it to 90 later.
Settle on a consistent arm motion that allows him to get to 90 (or less) at foot touch.
Edit: 90 vs. 45
I called my daughter while driving home from a trip & asked her to film him for posting. They didn't warm up much. He throws better in the last three throws. He was all over the place early in leg action & stride length.
I don't understand glove by his cheek.
Also, I took him out of travel ball and we went back to little league. It's hard to do, he's asked to be on most teams in our area. I am starting a team that will only have multi-sport athletes. I won't take a straight baseball kid. I will control his innings through & including high school.
No particular issues, for his age decent command and velo and doesn't hurt.
I don't understand glove by his cheek.
Also, I took him out of travel ball and we went back to little league. It's hard to do, he's asked to be on most teams in our area. I am starting a team that will only have multi-sport athletes. I won't take a straight baseball kid. I will control his innings through & including high school.
No particular issues, for his age decent command and velo and doesn't hurt.
Looks pretty good for a 12 year old. Decent velocity, good follow through. I believe in the old addage- "if it aint broke, don't fix it". Some may advise you that he is too young to be pitching but I believe 12 is a great age to be pitching and focussing and getting other opinions. My only advice- "keep it up".
We do a lot of "short boxes". I've become a big believer in them, but initially thought they were useless or harmful. We start less than 25 feet to catcher & go full windup but not speed. Found you have to time & chain whether or not you do it fast or slow. Can see flaws & adjust. We work all kinds of pitch grips short including slider. I don't let him throw it at full distance but later it will help him. Older had a plus slider.
I will limit innings. He plays many other sports. Too many burnout kids and too few athletic baseball players.
I will work on some of the noted items but actually believe most will come. I work on all aspects of his pitching including mental. Mechanics are just one part.
He closed a tournament game last month we won by a run. He struck out 2 with bases loaded and one out. He walked one & inherited 2. I called time after the walk & asked him how it was going. He said he was nervous. I smiled & told him to pretend it was a bullpen with just him & the catcher & went back to the dugout.
Told him in the car on the way home I was proud of him but would have been regardless of that games outcome.
I will limit innings. He plays many other sports. Too many burnout kids and too few athletic baseball players.
I will work on some of the noted items but actually believe most will come. I work on all aspects of his pitching including mental. Mechanics are just one part.
He closed a tournament game last month we won by a run. He struck out 2 with bases loaded and one out. He walked one & inherited 2. I called time after the walk & asked him how it was going. He said he was nervous. I smiled & told him to pretend it was a bullpen with just him & the catcher & went back to the dugout.
Told him in the car on the way home I was proud of him but would have been regardless of that games outcome.
Looks good to me. Maybe a bit mechanical but that may just be because he's throwing for the camera.
Is throwing for the camera dangerous?
BOF,
That's scary.
Is throwing for the camera dangerous?
BOF,
That's scary.
Thanks for your input.
quote:Originally posted by CADad:
Is throwing for the camera dangerous?
haha I will have to remember that one.
PaPa Bear,
I see a young pitcher who is advanced for a 12 year old. He's on his way! Good to see Keith carrying on the family tradition. Good footage and music!
He looks like he is going to be big and strong like PaPa Bear as he continues to develop.
Just saw the PMs. Ck your new messages.
I see a young pitcher who is advanced for a 12 year old. He's on his way! Good to see Keith carrying on the family tradition. Good footage and music!
He looks like he is going to be big and strong like PaPa Bear as he continues to develop.
Just saw the PMs. Ck your new messages.
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