The Glove Radar

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The Glove Radar straps right on the back of your glove! It performs accurately at any distance. It is not an impact sensor or timer. The Glove Radar "sees" through the glove and measures the speed of the ball as it approaches the glove. Accuracy is comparable to that of more expensive radar guns when measuring speed in the same relative location. The Glove Radar can survive the pounding of repeated ball impacts when attached behind the glove fingers. One single battery takes about 5000 speed measurements!   Price:  ONLY U.S. $69.95 (ITEM GLOVERADAR)

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