Correcting Sidearm

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What is the throwing trainer that wraps around your elbow and corrects sidearm throwers called???

How much are they & can I only purchase them online?

Thanks

 

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They are called ThrowMax I think. They are around $40 and can be found all over online.

 

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THERE ARE TWO THAT I'VE SEEN. THE PERFECT CIRCLE $24.95 AND THROWMAX $39.95. DIRECT SPORTS.COM HAS THEM BOTH.

 

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An appropriately placed fence or wall can correct this pretty quick too... ;D

 

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Are we talking pitching or throwing overhand. The perfect circle is a pitching device. It along with a wall work great. We use both. If you are talking overhand then what Joe stated is correct. We used the device for about 30 days last year to correct a flaw in throwing overhand. Our pitching instructor had the device and it works works.

 

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What broke our daughter at the age of 11 from throwing side arm on overhand throws was . . we had her work with a High School Senior (which was a catcher) and they threw for a solid 1/2 hour. That doesn't sound like a lot but she was worn out. She had to focus hard to throw overhand and every time she threw side armed she corrected immediately. She worked with her once a week during the off season and within in a few weeks she was throwing correctly. We never had to purchase anything special.

Now if you are talking about pitching--then I bet you are looking for the Perfect Circle. Go to http://www.theperfectcircle.com/ to learn more about it.

 

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Besides throwing beside a wall you can also have the players throw overhand up in the air to themselves. They try to throw the ball straight up in the air above them, as high as they can, overhand. This is also good for more advanced players to help get the shoulder loosened up.

 

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is a weighted ball a good option ? MD

 

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Personally I would NOT use a weighted ball, especially to correct overhand throwing issues. It is important to watch the hips of the player throwing as well. Sometimes its helpful to focus on another part of the body. You have to have some torque in your hips to throw well, just like you need torque in your hips to hit well. Have the player throw while focusing on getting those hips all the way open. Have her start facing her target, walk into her throw, and open those hips perpendicular to her target, throw, and follow ALL the way through (including leg kick).

 

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Is this a shortstop? If so, how accurate are her HARD, QUICK throws? I would say if she's 14u or above and a middle infielder, that's a very desirable trait, provided she's making strong, accurate throws to first base. Otherwise - an outfielder for instance - sidearm throws are killers, usually way off mark because of the side spin from the throw. Outfielders should be coming straight over the top and putting a good back spin on the ball to give it lift for distance. IMO, sidearm isn't always a bad thing. It depends on the position.