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I'm an old baseball guy. I cannot under hand pitch to my DD. I'm talking fast, slow, front and can barley soft toss. I am, admittedly, pathetic. However we practice a lot. IYO, am I screwing with her timing or swing if I throw over hand? Or is any practice good practice.

 

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Time will tell, depending on her results.

I will say that you should be careful to avoid standing while doing it, as the trajectory of the ball will be on a downward plane, that could cause her to form some potential bad habits, (uppercut, leaning back, dropping hands, etc) in her quest to make contact as often as possible.

I'll generally sit on a bucket when throwing overhand and make sure to throw the ball hard enough that it stays on a relatively flat plane when crossing the plate.

 

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I always assumed it would be counter-productive to throw overhand. Are you sure you can't throw underhand? I trained myself when I was almost 50 to throw windmill from about 20-25 feet away and probably about 40 miles/hour, obviously from behind a net when my DD was hitting away. I think it was very effective (and safe!) for bunting, and I used this skill a lot when I coached. And it never bothered my arm either.

 

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Having coached for more than 17 years I don't feel it is counter-productive to do front toss overhand. As Scooter recommended...I would sit on a bucket so the release point is lower. I feel front toss is one of the best drills for hitters to see pitches from different locations and angles, as well as speeds. If nothing else...sit on a bucket from 12-15 feet away and just slingshot the ball into her (Underhand)...no need to do a full windup. This way you can move the ball around and make her adjust to pitches. If she is willing to put in the time to practice...you are going to have to put in some extra time (on your own) to be able to throw underhand. Best of Luck!!!

 

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If nothing else...sit on a bucket from 12-15 feet away and just slingshot the ball into her (Underhand)...no need to do a full windup. This way you can move the ball around and make her adjust to pitches. If she is willing to put in the time to practice...you are going to have to put in some extra time (on your own) to be able to throw underhand. Best of Luck!!!

you beat me to it, only I stand up doing it. I've had to teach myself to throw from both hands as my oldest is right handed and I wasn't about to spend another $70.00 on a catchers mit for my left handed, backward self. .