AboutJohn McInnis Expertise I would prefer questions regarding coaching from atom to pee-wee, ages 7 to 14. I have no problems answering questions about coaching other sports. General questions: baseball rules, setting up a little league, establishing emergency action plans, coaching skills, techniques, discipline, rewards, sport/league promotion.
Experience played 10 years (approx.)in organized (local) baseball.
8 years coaching experience
Organizations Coaching Association of Canada
3M National Coaching Certification
Question My daughter throws side arm or short arm. I cannot get her to throw over the top. Any recommended drills to cure this?
Answer Hi Jim,
does she throw side arm when she is playing catch? Have her review the proper steps in throwing pitches. Go slow as she is probably more comfortable with the side arm pitch.
If she throws side arm with throwing long balls to the outfield, then you may have a problem.
Consider sending her to a pitching expert to show her the proper mechanics of the pitch. For a modest fee, I'm sure they'd help her break this habit. Consider also that she is more comfortable with side arm and it won't be easy to stop that habit.
