Changing mechanics

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Originally posted by michael walters:
I used to be a catcher and I got in a bad habit of wrapping the ball behind my head when I throw. I am starting to have arm problems because of my mechanics now, but everytime I try to change them its virtually impossible.

What makes you believe your arm problems are caused by “wrapping the ball behind your head” and by nothing else?

Welcome aboard Michael Walters!

Somebody in another thread mentioned throwing a football. You might try that for starters. You cannot 'wrap' a football.

Are you a pitcher Michael? Have you sought the advice of a good pitching coach yet?

Im an outfielder. I believe my mechanics is the really for my arm problems, so any advice would be helpful.

im doing the same thing and i just foundout my arm problems are DEFINITELY because im wrapping my arm.
try starting with the ball up in the power throwing position and than step and throw do this about 30 times than once you master than progressively move it down farther.
im having a ton of trouble changing things too. on top of that my college coach still wants me to catch while i try to relearn how to throw for pitching which is just going to reinforce improper mechanics