Softball Pitching: Whip vs. Hello Elbow

I am always amazed at how frequently I still get these questions!
What is whip/forearm fire/internal rotation?
What is hello elbow?
What are the benefits of whip vs hello elbow?
Sadly, there's still so much confusion out there regarding the proper delivery mechanics in pitching, so hopefully this video can help clear it up for you!
Work with us on fastpitchpower.com today! Fastpitch Power+ and Comprehensive Online Clinics available now! Links Below
- - - - - - - -
Website: www.fastpitchpower.com/
Fastpitch Power+ : www.fastpitchpower.com/fastpi...
Online Clinics: www.fastpitchpower.com/produc...
Instagram: / fastpitchpower
Facebook: / fastpitchpower
Fastpitch Power+ App Available now!

[@user-mi2wi3ty4b]

Hockey players usually don't shoot with internal rotation of the elbow....but you are 99.6% right :)

[@4eversports1]

I used to call the Hello Elbow "The Snap" or Elbow snap

[@MichelleHall-eu8zn]

I'm still transforming from hello elbow to whip and I got the extended arm part at the end but it looks like I'm snapping up and then changing my arm down from the extended version and it's very visable. How do I make it looks smoothly controlled and transitioned? I can send u a video on email if needed?

[@pokerstar81]

Great video. What pitching matt is that.

[@FastpitchPower]

This is the Jennie Finch Pro Pitching mat. There are other good ones too, all turf mats make good ones as well

[@mgalvin69]

i’m having bicep pain when i pitch, how can i fix that?

[@FastpitchPower]

Bicep pain is a common issue seen with hello elbow deliveries, but I'd have to see a video to know exactly what's causing it

[@mgalvin69]

@@FastpitchPower Can I somehow send you a video of me pitching?

[@FastpitchPower]

@@mgalvin69 you can email one to me or send me a DM on instagram!

[@cheechnchang22]

Cheri Kempf, former Commissioner of the Professional Fastpitch League, in her book says the proper hand position going into the snap is not palm up. It's actually palm out, as if holding a cup. The palm up position is rather uncomfortable I would argue, but palm out appears to work very well also. Perhaps there's more than 1 way to throw a fastball. Don't confuse people by saying so many others who don't do it your way are "wrong". Who taught Jordy "wrong" on her follow through? kzbin.infoN7PwlR_OFD8

[@lisabaker5092]

You did not explain the "Hello Elbow" correctly. The "whip" or "forearm fire" as you call it creates more of a risk for injury. The best softball pitchers of all time use what you call "hello elbow" but they do it correctly.