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myty299

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helping my release
« on: June 13, 2010, 12:49:57 PM »
okay guys see if you can help me out, my span is 4 3/8 on both fingers and the finger pitches are 1/8 reverse on both and thumb pitch is 1/4 reverse 1/8 right. ideas how to change some pitches to make my release cleaner or quicker?
i have no problem with coming out of the ball but i think if i change a pitch or something i could get more hand into the ball or get off faster or change the axis rotation to be more reliable
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storm_fan

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Re: helping my release
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2010, 09:38:32 PM »
With shorter spans you need to watch the reverse because it will lead to squeezing.  I have long fingers with a normal 4 7/16 span, but I use a 4 3/8 on the middle and 4 1/2 on the ring with 3/16 forward and 3/16 under.  This shorter span with forward pitch allows for a very relaxed hand and no squeezing.  If you are squeezing the ball with your thumb it can cause you to not come out of it clean and also inconsistantly.  I would see a coach before you make any pitch changes to make sure your not squeezing it.
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kidlost2000

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Re: helping my release
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2010, 09:58:35 PM »
(for a right hander)

I would leave the fingers the way they are and then for the thumb for a quicker release try going with 0,0. Then try adjusting the thumb with some reverse and away as needed.

Mine is 1/2 reverse and 1/4 away. Keep your hand relaxed and it will come off much easier.
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