The nerf football idea works and is easy to do inside. Is her grip fingertip or conventional? Most of the women I've seen that throw a straighter ball tend to let their wrist collapse back, which brings their fingers above the mid-line of the ball, resulting in a loss of leverage, along with possibly spinning the ball. A firm wrist, straight or slightly cupped with fingers below the mid-line, is a good starting point. If the ball weight is correct for her wrist strength, she should be able to hold the ball at her side without her wrist breaking back.