I can't throw :/

[gnat23]

Somewhat relevant to the discussion, but should help you feel better:


Men throwing rocks with their other hand

-- gnat! (hup!)

[Susan]

Somewhat relevant to the discussion, but should help you feel better:


Men throwing rocks with their other hand

-- gnat! (hup!)

Omg, I think they look just like me (when I throw with my "right" hand)


FlyingScot, I'm not sure what you mean. I put my left hand out in front of me towards the target while my right hand goes back to start the throw.

[Koronin]

Throwing a basketball sized ball seems a bit odd to me. Shooting sure, but throwing it with one hand? When I played basketball we typically threw it with two hands. Footballs and smaller balls with one hand. I can throw a football with a decent (but not great) spiral. Baseballs, on the other hand, I'm pretty good with. I have no clue how to teach someone to throw. For me the better grip I can get on the ball the better I can throw it.

[Susan]

It seems odd to me too, and it really hurts if you practice a lot, also the ball is even heavier than a basketball.
I' m not good at throwing small balls either, but they don't hurt as much and you can get a good grip an them with small hands.

[sarahkonamojo]

Try throwing with the wrong (left?) arm.
It might give your tired shoulder a rest.
Being your non-throwing arm, it will have no muscle memory. Worth a try.
Is it allowed to throw side arm? If it is legal, work on that one. Side arm will also save your shoulder, but hard on the elbow.
Good luck

[grey]

I never developed a throwing arm until we had a puppy that liked to chase tennis balls. At first I'd toss it about 15 feet. Now I not only have to make sure I don't hurl it over the 6 foot fence at the end of our half acre property, but I can hit what I am aiming for too.

I can loan you our little Zoe for a few days.

[Susan]

Your little Zoe would be a very very sad puppy considering my throwing skills

Sarah, that is a good tip, I also remember that I read about how practising things with the "wrong" arm somehow affects the better side too.. I can't remember how it works exactly.