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Talking about longevity, not distance. Avery is less prone to an elbow injury. Might want to bust out a dictionary.
Didn't Avery literally stop playing because of elbow issues?
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Talking about longevity, not distance. Avery is less prone to an elbow injury. Might want to bust out a dictionary.
I was a sidearm pitcher until my career ended 5 years ago, and the only reason I have ever had arm issues is when I had leg injuries that didn't allow me to throw normally and tried to overcompensate with my arm. Which is never a good idea.
If your form isn't that good you can put strain on your UCL and your rotator cuff throwing sidearm. However if you learn good form and timing as well as how to use your legs there is no reason it should put more strain on your arm than a backhand throw.
I was a sidearm pitcher until my career ended 5 years ago, and the only reason I have ever had arm issues is when I had leg injuries that didn't allow me to throw normally and tried to overcompensate with my arm. Which is never a good idea.
Continue to work on both BH and FH form though, if your using more muscle groups you will find less overall fatigue and make you less prove to overall injury. I throw BH and FH almost equally even though my FH distance is still 30-50 feet better, it has helped my game tremendously.
This sounds like an exhausting effort. I get the reason for it and its probably smart, but how much does this affect your game playing LHBH?
Out of interest, how hard were you throwing a ball, and what is your FH drive distance? Also do you know how hard you can FH a disc?
I still argue that throwing a sidearm is more like hitting a baseball rather than throwing a baseball mechanically. That is how I teach the sidearm throw to those trying to learn.
Honestly I think the BH has the most in common with a baseball swing mechanically. You just rarely find someone who is right handed but can also hit left handed to get the benefit of that similarity.
The day after I practice LH hitting at the cage I can usually crush some BH drives though!
I haven't really heard high level FH speeds before, so that is awesome. 70+ mph forehand is fast, and I definitely believe that gets you 425' or more.
I also agree that to me, RHBH feels like a left handed baseball swing.
Agreed. I've played with a few guys who clocked 70+ and they all can throw 500'. Eagle, Jerome Knott and Jared Roan come to mind.
If you're throwing that fast and only getting 425' I have to guess you're not getting the disc nose down enough.