This is true, submarine pitchers can pitch 5 games in a row in relief. They do get tired arms, but it takes a lot longer than conventional pitchers. Same for knuckeballers, cuz they don't throw that hard (only about 60-70 mph). So even if they start a game, they can come back and pitch the next day if its necessary.
B/c that is the way you, me and pretty much everyone else in the universe, except softball pitchers, were taught to throw. I'm just saying that in terms of damage or stress on the shoulder and elbow the underhand motion provides much less than overhand. I'm not comparing motions I'm just talking about repetitious activity. I know my 1st swing and my 99th swing aren't very comparable.....i am a hack though. And maybe my motion is better or the same but to maintain the distance, accuracy, etc. isn't going to happen.
Hopefully your 99th swing is a putt. For me it might be me thowing my club. o: :angryfire :dis: :cry:
I'm not necessarily talking about how many consecutive games they can pitch but that their careers can be longer b/c of less stress from the throwing motion. I would disagree on knuckleballers, well more specifically junk ballers. forget velocity, the motions they put their arms through are destructive. the slider and screwball will destroy an elbow. curve too but not as fast
my 99th typically includes a lot of earth with it. as I said I'm a hack. but it is a chance to drink some beer. saw your post count......i remember when I was ahead of you and the discussion we had the day you past me. Wow! how times have changed.
It's the legs that give out. I can easily play 36 holes with a cart, but no way could I do it walking. Well, I could do it but my last nine would cost me some money.
As far as arm movements are concerned, the windmill motion is an easier movement for the muscles in the arm. If you try to do an overhand windmill motion, it takes a lot more effort. This is why underhand is defined as a natural motion. My sister was a pitcher in high school, but didn't make LSU when she tried to walk on. To say that stamina is critical with that type pitch count is an understatement. At some point, your whole body gets fatigued, not just your arm. Kristen's performance may go down as one of the guttiest in women's softball history.
