ExceLerator for pitching.

[2001-2dad]

What are your thoughts on using an excelerator for your pitchers out there? I made one. It's a device that the pitcher holds that is weighted and the object is to make circles as fast as you can.

[10GatorCoach]

Sounds like a good way to tear a young shoulder up. Just my opinion! I am not a fan of doing anything more than wrist snaps with weight at young ages. Late HS/College when mechanics are more consistant seems like better time for weight.

Just my opinion and I know some disagree, but I personally know 2 girls under 14 who tore shoulders up using weight and will never pitch again.

[2001-2dad]

I agree with you about pitching using any weight. This tool is swung in a smooth motion start to finish only increasing speed steadily. Here is a link. I made my own.
http://www.bettersoftballpitchers.com