<p>Navy; you and I are probably close to saying the same thing. One last time. After this, it will only get confusing for anyone looking for an answer.</p>
<p>I’ve seen a lot of people try and do this test. The instinctive way for a person to try and throw a ball when you have them facing straight ahead on their knees, is to bring the ball straight back where their elbow is almost at a 90 degree bend. Throwing mostly with elbow. Imagine when you were little. Playing catch of any type. Remember hearing; “oooo he throws like a girl”. (Sorry ladies, nothing personal intended"). The reason being, is because they tended to keep their body facing forward, and therefor their arm would naturally want to go straight back.</p>
<p>Now, imagine a baseball pitcher. They stand sideways to the batter. Their arm does a complete circular motion where you can use the roter cuff. Thus throwing with the shoulder, arm, elbow, and wrist. I tried to say NOT like a shortstop, because many just bring th ball back behind their ear and throw. Sort of like a football. Deadly accurate, but not as far of a distance. I.e. An outfielder and infielder does NOT throw the ball the same way.</p>
<p>Navy, you are correct in twisting the body. If you don’t twist the hips; (While leaving the knees straight ahead); your arm can’t rotate. You wind up throwing more from the elbow and almost pushing the ball.</p>
<p>If I still make no sense, then let’s just call it a day and disregard my suggestions. (Other than talking with your ALO and tester who will give you the best advice). My apologies for making a simple question turn into a debate. USNA69; you’ve definitely expressed your opinions on this forum many times, and I hope you continue to do so. I personally don’t get my feeling hurt, and I know that you probably didn’t mean anything personal on your past remarks; but I can understand what some others are saying concerning your “Method of Delivery”. Take it for what it’s worth. </p>
<p>Anyway, sorry again for not being clear and turning this into a debate.</p>
<p>P.S. A10; very nice analogy on the tennis serve. Probably more accurate than my laccross symbolism.</p>