Traver
Par Member
After heading out to the practice field after a long winter I aggravated a minor elbow problem I've had in seasons past. I havent' seen a doctor but from what I've read it meets the criteria for golfer's or tennis elbow. I plan on resting it and then examining my technique to see what is causing this.
Instead of rambling on, I'll post a few questions I have.
1. I have been using Dan Beato's video for my driving practice. It seems the most painful throws I have thrown are those that come directly off my chest. The video is a tad vague, can anyone elaborate on this portion of the throw? i.e. should my arm be straight at any point in the throw (elbow locked), what is the primary source of power for this part of throw?
2. The more obvious problem is follow through. I rarely seem to hurt my elbow when I use a two step run-up. However, on standing drives/upshots it's difficult for me to find a sufficient follow through. It's worth mentioning that I'm 6'3'' 340lbs with a long frame and that even upshots have a lot of force to dissipate. I've heard people say that they use their non-throwing arm to slow their throw. I've also noticed Nate Doss tends to dissipate his throw by rotating his arm at the shoulder post hit.
3. Anyone who has experience with elbow injuries, any words of advice for recovering/preventing further injuries. i.e. good stretches, etc.
note. I'm RHBH and can throw 280'-320' on a good drive.
Instead of rambling on, I'll post a few questions I have.
1. I have been using Dan Beato's video for my driving practice. It seems the most painful throws I have thrown are those that come directly off my chest. The video is a tad vague, can anyone elaborate on this portion of the throw? i.e. should my arm be straight at any point in the throw (elbow locked), what is the primary source of power for this part of throw?
2. The more obvious problem is follow through. I rarely seem to hurt my elbow when I use a two step run-up. However, on standing drives/upshots it's difficult for me to find a sufficient follow through. It's worth mentioning that I'm 6'3'' 340lbs with a long frame and that even upshots have a lot of force to dissipate. I've heard people say that they use their non-throwing arm to slow their throw. I've also noticed Nate Doss tends to dissipate his throw by rotating his arm at the shoulder post hit.
3. Anyone who has experience with elbow injuries, any words of advice for recovering/preventing further injuries. i.e. good stretches, etc.
note. I'm RHBH and can throw 280'-320' on a good drive.