Posted by: Tasha (litlswed@bbtel.com) on Tue Nov 26 09:59:25 2002

Hi, sorry about the question. I am looking for a video that helps teach proper mechanics of throwing and especially increasing arm strength. This is not for pitching but infield and outfield. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have noticed a rise in sore arms and rotator cuff problems over the last 4 years, in Fast Pitch softball. Thanks
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> Dave -


> There are a number of videos that deal with pitching (and thus throwing mechanics). Tom Emanski has a Defensive Drills video that deals with basic throwing mechanics and throwing in the field.
> However, I don't know of anything like what you are asking.
> If you go to Setpro's pitching forum, there is a lot of information about developing proper technique AND maximum velocity. Use of overload and overspeed training is part of this.
> My daughter plays fastpitch softball. Her overhand throw with a softball went from low 40's MPH to 55 MPH this winter using the radar gun, overload and overspeed training.
> Combine this with plymetrics, weight training, flexible tubing, rotator cuff exercises, etc. and Setpro may have all the information you need. But you'll have to pour through a lot of threads to ferret it all out. Well worth it though.
> Hope that helps.
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