Post by x502xedgex on Nov 30, 2010 9:19:07 GMT -6
although i cant speak for everyone, from experience here at wku i have noticed that players are complaining that their arms hurt after pratice and a games.
now your prolly thinking this is normal, your throwing something for extended periods of time your arms gonna hurt, but we have had some players where their arms hurt to the point of them not throwing durning pratice or even games.
this happened to me last season, i played baseball in highschool. i was a pitcher and an outfielder, my arm was use to strain. but there are some big differences when it comes to throwing a baseball and a dodgeball. some differences that i dont think everyone, new players especially, take into account.
one thing, and this is prolly the biggest underlooked difference between the two is weight. a regulation baseball only weighs 5-5 1/4 of an ounce. where as a college dodgeball weighs alot more. im not sure of the exact weight but im pretty sure the balls we use have a 12-14oz bladder in them for air as for the overall weight im not sure if that is with the weight of the rubber or not.
so when your throw a dodgeball your throwing something that is 2-3 times heavier then a baseball. and even though were talking ounces here, damage can be done.
this season i set out to try and become a thrower again, i stepped back and looked at what exactly were doing when we throw a dodgeball. the motions we take are very similar to that of an infielder making a throw to first. or a quarterback throwing on the run. our feet are moving and were throwing at the same time.
but here lies the prolbem with people throwing out thier arms. people arent using the right mechanics when throwing. i know that mechanics cant account for alot but in a sport, and thats any sport, that requires throwing of any kind theres a wrong way and a right way to throw. dodgeball is no expection.
like i said eariler i threw my arm out last season. i have changed the way i throw now in order to become a thrower agian. i have noticed that my arm doesnt hurt after a few throws or even after a few matches if i throw correctly (or as what im thinking is correct)
the only thing i have done though is make up, mostly by copying the mechanics of throwing a pitch, the mechanics to throwing a dodgeball. these steps arent hard but will help anyone that is looking for a way to take some stress off their arm.
steps
1-realize that throwing isnt all about your arm. your arm is not the reason you throw fast or hard, it has a little but not as much as people realize. alot of it has to do with your core (torso and thighs). wehn your throwing use your legs to drive through. much like a pitcher does when hes on the mound.
2-timing. when your gonna throw, try to time it when your running up to the netural zone. by timing this you can use the momentum along with your legs to throw. what i have seen is some guys will run up to the neatural line, stop plant both feet and then do what in baseball we call a shuffle throw. this will tear the hell out of your arm if you do it enough. try to use your legs as much as possible.
3- this is kinda an opinion, but i have read places that the way you throw also. over the top, or so i have read is the best and sidearm is just asking for pain. its preference really and i havent looked up the best way to throw seeing as i throw over hand anways. but you may wanna look into different styles of throwing also.
4-VERY IMPORANT stretch, stretch stretch.....this is college dodgeball but even though we all take it as serious as a real sport why not take the 10 minutes before you play to make sure your loose and ready. it helps alot.
these are just a few steps i have used in order to keep my arm from falling off, maybe they can help your younger players or help any of the guys that have a pain in their arm.
i can try to put a video of DO's and DONT's if people would find that more helpful for people that are new to dodgeball, or for people that would just think it to be a good idea to have one.
any and all input would be greatly appericated, its going to benifit all of us, and the league as a whole. i have actually heard of people not playing because they dont want to mess their arms up. we need to find the "MECHANICS OF THROWING A DODGEBALL" for both current and future players.
message me, post here i dont care just any info you can let me know. maybe we can make a how to video like all the baseball/football ones.
#32 wku
-bill
now your prolly thinking this is normal, your throwing something for extended periods of time your arms gonna hurt, but we have had some players where their arms hurt to the point of them not throwing durning pratice or even games.
this happened to me last season, i played baseball in highschool. i was a pitcher and an outfielder, my arm was use to strain. but there are some big differences when it comes to throwing a baseball and a dodgeball. some differences that i dont think everyone, new players especially, take into account.
one thing, and this is prolly the biggest underlooked difference between the two is weight. a regulation baseball only weighs 5-5 1/4 of an ounce. where as a college dodgeball weighs alot more. im not sure of the exact weight but im pretty sure the balls we use have a 12-14oz bladder in them for air as for the overall weight im not sure if that is with the weight of the rubber or not.
so when your throw a dodgeball your throwing something that is 2-3 times heavier then a baseball. and even though were talking ounces here, damage can be done.
this season i set out to try and become a thrower again, i stepped back and looked at what exactly were doing when we throw a dodgeball. the motions we take are very similar to that of an infielder making a throw to first. or a quarterback throwing on the run. our feet are moving and were throwing at the same time.
but here lies the prolbem with people throwing out thier arms. people arent using the right mechanics when throwing. i know that mechanics cant account for alot but in a sport, and thats any sport, that requires throwing of any kind theres a wrong way and a right way to throw. dodgeball is no expection.
like i said eariler i threw my arm out last season. i have changed the way i throw now in order to become a thrower agian. i have noticed that my arm doesnt hurt after a few throws or even after a few matches if i throw correctly (or as what im thinking is correct)
the only thing i have done though is make up, mostly by copying the mechanics of throwing a pitch, the mechanics to throwing a dodgeball. these steps arent hard but will help anyone that is looking for a way to take some stress off their arm.
steps
1-realize that throwing isnt all about your arm. your arm is not the reason you throw fast or hard, it has a little but not as much as people realize. alot of it has to do with your core (torso and thighs). wehn your throwing use your legs to drive through. much like a pitcher does when hes on the mound.
2-timing. when your gonna throw, try to time it when your running up to the netural zone. by timing this you can use the momentum along with your legs to throw. what i have seen is some guys will run up to the neatural line, stop plant both feet and then do what in baseball we call a shuffle throw. this will tear the hell out of your arm if you do it enough. try to use your legs as much as possible.
3- this is kinda an opinion, but i have read places that the way you throw also. over the top, or so i have read is the best and sidearm is just asking for pain. its preference really and i havent looked up the best way to throw seeing as i throw over hand anways. but you may wanna look into different styles of throwing also.
4-VERY IMPORANT stretch, stretch stretch.....this is college dodgeball but even though we all take it as serious as a real sport why not take the 10 minutes before you play to make sure your loose and ready. it helps alot.
these are just a few steps i have used in order to keep my arm from falling off, maybe they can help your younger players or help any of the guys that have a pain in their arm.
i can try to put a video of DO's and DONT's if people would find that more helpful for people that are new to dodgeball, or for people that would just think it to be a good idea to have one.
any and all input would be greatly appericated, its going to benifit all of us, and the league as a whole. i have actually heard of people not playing because they dont want to mess their arms up. we need to find the "MECHANICS OF THROWING A DODGEBALL" for both current and future players.
message me, post here i dont care just any info you can let me know. maybe we can make a how to video like all the baseball/football ones.
#32 wku
-bill