Expert: Dennis Girardi - 2/17/2010

Question
I am doing a science experiment and i have prove something and i chose to prove which is the more accurate way to throw a ball, would it be straight arm or sidearm. Alot of my coach tell me its straight arm but i throw sidearm and my throws are almost always to where my target is. But then i always here sidearm makes your arm go over your body and your throw is off to the side, so im confused. if you can please write back asap.

Answer
Hey Samantha,

This is strictly from my experience and opinion.
I feel it is more accurate to throw sidearm from the infield and overhand or three quarters from the outfield, pitcher, and catcher.
What I would do if i were you, would be to go on youtube and type in various infielders, outfielders, and catchers, and keep track on how they throw to the base.. You would probably see that I am right.
Dennis