Pitching and Pitchers Discussion Finch windmill

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Does the Finch Windmill machine improve pitching speed. Would like to hear any comments.

 

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Purchased one almost a full year ago. I recommend it, but not so much for the speed. I seen a huge improvement in consistency and stamina on the rubber. It really helps at evenly stregthening the upper body, fron side to side. Give Doug Finch a call, he'll take the time and answer any questions you may have.

 

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Sherry L. Werner, who has studied fastpitch players for over 20 years, did a study on the Finch windmill a few years back. Her assessment was that after testing college players during a 6 week study, that it did indeed build up speed as advertised. College pitchers, who should have full power already, actually gained between 3-5 mph within that time span when using the Finch as per directions. It went on to state that it will NOT help mechanics as it does not follow good form when using it. It works on ALL muscle groups of the shoulder and arm that is used for pitching.

A friend's daughter used it and gained speed while she was following the plan. Once she stopped using it she gradually lost the speed that she had gained during that workout time.

Hope this helps you. You can look up Sherry L. Werner on the net and I think it will take you to that study.

Good luck P.S. They are expensive devices.

 

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I have heard that it is wonderful for young girls.