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scrub49

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Re: thumb pitches
« on: April 10, 2015, 05:09:09 PM »
My span is 5 1/16 mf and 5 1/8 rf finger does 5/16 rev no lateral in the thumb seems to be about right for the thumb.

 

Brickguy221

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Re: thumb pitches
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2015, 05:54:37 PM »
Here is a thumb pitch chart to use as a starting point, then adjsut as needed from there.

http://kmtballjig.com/images/Thumb_Angle_Conversion_Pitch_Chart.pdf

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Re: Re: thumb pitches
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2015, 05:57:35 PM »
As a starting point, strictly by the books, it's not enough reverse (and probably should have some left lateral - assuming you are rt handed).  However, there are many factors to consider when determining pitches.  One of the most critical being whether the current feels comfortable and comes off your hand cleanly.
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scrub49

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Re: thumb pitches
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2015, 09:26:42 AM »
Left lateral works great as far helping get around the ball but sometime rub the inside my thumb a little so I go with zero plus the last time I used away I shot 700 series three weeks in a row just that rubbing feeling at the tip of my thumb.

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Re: Re: thumb pitches
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2015, 08:54:23 PM »
The proper angle is not merely predicated by either reverse or lateral pitch, it the combination of the two increasing the necessary and correct release speed
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scrub49

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Re: thumb pitches
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2015, 12:14:08 PM »
I feel like my release speed is slow at times

JustRico

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Re: Re: thumb pitches
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2015, 10:13:58 PM »
Then the angle of the hole is hindering it from releasing when it should or by allowing gravity & momentum to take over
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scrub49

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Re: thumb pitches
« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2015, 07:52:25 AM »
At times feel like my thumb and fingers are coming out the ball at the same time.

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Re: thumb pitches
« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2015, 02:21:43 PM »
No problem.  It's just an angle.

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Re: Re: thumb pitches
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2015, 02:30:07 PM »
You're a very clueless individual aren't you?
I fit correctly thank you
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Re: thumb pitches
« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2015, 03:53:24 PM »
There has been a lot of changes in recent years on what is considered proper thumb pitch.  I has stemmed from the fact that many of us have found that reverse pitch on the fingers is very helpful in clearing the ball without grabbing.  When you go with reverse on the fingers you will find that less reverse thumb pitch, or even forward pitch, will help you relax your grip and further keep your from grabbing.  Also it depends a lot on the flexibility of your thumb 

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Re: Re: thumb pitches
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2015, 04:05:01 PM »
The holes are angled as such to accommodate the persons hand/digits and allow for a release that is predicated by gravity and momentum...
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Re: thumb pitches
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2015, 04:13:33 PM »
I was re-fitted over the weekend one pro shop suggested that change my span to (5 1/8 and 5 1/4 and use 3/8 rev in the thumb another shop said use zero or forward thumb pitch with 3/4 rev in the fingers both agreed on the finger pitches.Original span is 5 1/16 to 5 3/16.

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Re: Re: thumb pitches
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2015, 04:20:01 PM »
I'm sorry...
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Re: Re: thumb pitches
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2015, 04:46:45 PM »
The options can be endless.  I have a local shop that doesnt believe in using side pitches on the thumb.
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