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grip problems with thumbs

Posted by: Bobo () on Thu Jan 4 18:21:18 2007

My daughter, a high school fastpitch player, has started putting her thumbs on the side of the bat handle, much like you do on your golf grip, but she isn't overlapping the fingers. I told her to stop but she said her coach says a lot of people do it. I've never seen it. Has anyone seen it and if so has anyone seen it work? I'm thinking a sprained thumb is going to happen from the force of the ball hitting the bat if she's late on the pitch.
Thanks,
Bobo

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> My daughter, a high school fastpitch player, has started putting her thumbs on the side of the bat handle, much like you do on your golf grip, but she isn't overlapping the fingers. I told her to stop but she said her coach says a lot of people do it. I've never seen it. Has anyone seen it and if so has anyone seen it work? I'm thinking a sprained thumb is going to happen from the force of the ball hitting the bat if she's late on the pitch. > Thanks, > Bobo

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