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Glove Radar Specs
- Triangular shape, 2 1/2" Wide; 3 1/2" Long; 1 3/16" Thick
- 3 oz.
- Speed Range 20 - 120 MPH
- Over 30 hours of continuous use; over 5000 transmission cycles (5000 speed measurements)
- Powered by single-cell lithium battery.
Guidelines for Preparing the Throw
Taking care of your arm and body and learning proper throwing techniques are vital to achieving success in throwing/pitching
a ball. Consult your coach, trainer, doctor or parent for detailed guidance.
The following steps are strongly recommended:
- 1. Undertake a conditioning program to get your arm and body in shape for baseball or softball.
- 2. Before throwing, stretch and warm-up your arm and body.
- 3. Begin throwing at slow speeds and over short distances. Gradually extend the distance and increase the speed.
The Glove Radar™ can help monitor this process.
- 4. Be sure you know and practice the proper throwing/pitching techniques. By throwing correctly, you will be
able to achieve your best velocity and hit your target, while reducing the liklihood of injuring your arm or body.
As you learn and master the proper techniques, you will see improvements in your performance. The Glove Radar™
will provide the measurements by which velocity performance improvements can readily be seen. This reinforcement
creates player enthusiasm for continuing to seek improvement by applying the proper throwing/pitching techniques.
- 5. If you experience pain while throwing/pitching, or afterward, consult your doctor, trainer, coach or parent
immediately. Do Not Ignore Pain!
- 6. Have fun with your Glove Radar™!
Here is a summary of proper throwing techniques that will
help you get the most out of your Glove Radar™.
Why Building Good Technique Is Important
- 1. By learning the proper throwing techniques, players can achieve their best velocity and accuracy while reducing
the risk of injury to their arm and body.
- 2. Learning the proper throwing techniques when young, allows a player's muscles and mind to develop the correct
memory. Proper throwing can therefore become a good habit that will stay with players throughout their playing
lives.
Getting Ready to Throw
- 1. Proper throwing starts with conditioning activities well before the ball season begins.
- 2. Stretching and warming-up the entire body, as well as the shoulders and arms, is necessary before actually
starting to throw. "Warm-up to throw; don't throw to warm-up", as stated by the American Sports Medicine
Institute.
- 3. Start throwing slowly, over a short distance. Gradually lengthen the distance and increase velocity. This
warm-up period will vary with the individual, but will be typically 10-20 minutes.
Some Proper Throwing Techniques
- 1. Plant the back foot, on the side of your throwing arm, and step with the front foot toward the receiver.
- 2. As you step, turn the shoulder of your gloved hand also toward the receiver.
- 3. Reach down and back for power, keeping your hand on top of the ball palm down.
- 4. Extend the arm of the gloved hand forward, for balance, generally with the elbow somewhat bent.
- 5. Keep your eyes on the target as you "come almost over the top" with the ball. Sidearm throws are
sometimes necessary in game situations, but maximum velocity and accuracy can be achieved with an overhand throwing
motion. Let this be your natural motion.
- 6. Release the ball out in front of your body after your arm passes your head.
- 7. Follow through with your arm and body -- do not let your throwing side stay back.
- 8. Your arm follow-through will be a smooth arc down and across to the opposite side of your body to allow your
arm to slow down after releasing the ball.
- 9. The entire throwing motion should be smooth, not herky-jerky.
- 10.Start off slowly until the entire process becomes natural and comfortable.
Perfecting Your Technique
- 1.Work on receiving the ball coming to you on either side, high or low.
- 2.Get into your throwing position as you are receiving the ball.
- 3.To be best prepared to make a quick throw, catch the ball with both hands so that the ball can be transferred
easily to your throwing hand.
- 4.Get your body moving as you receive the ball so that your step toward the receiver is a natural part of making
the catch. A short hop or "crow-step" will give your body momentum to make the throw.
- 5.Try to get set before throwing. Avoid throwing off balance unless it is the only way to make the play quickly.
- 6.Practice getting rid of the ball quickly -- infielders to get a fast runner, and outfielders to nail the runner
tagging-up or stretching a hit. Imagine various game situations as you toss and practice.
Three Things That Make a Good Ballplayer
- 1.Practice
- 2.Practice
- 3.Practice
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