swghayward79
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Re: Improving grip
I'll have to try the spin thing, might be the making of me!
Thanks again Liz!
I'll have to try the spin thing, might be the making of me!
Thanks again Liz!
Improving grip
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Re: Improving grip
Let us know how you get on. A word of warning though, find your own technique and do not let the coaches [who think they know better
] change it. You will have your own, unconventional style; however, this will make it hard for you to coach others.
Let us know how you get on. A word of warning though, find your own technique and do not let the coaches [who think they know better
] change it. You will have your own, unconventional style; however, this will make it hard for you to coach others.
swghayward79
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Re: Improving grip
I got my powerball today and ahve to say it is a bit strange. Had a go on it and found it to be really working my arm and wrist, don't think I'm very good at it at the moment though.
I got my powerball today and ahve to say it is a bit strange. Had a go on it and found it to be really working my arm and wrist, don't think I'm very good at it at the moment though.
] and when you get used to it, raise your arms; trying it in different positions.Re: Improving grip
Eventually you could do, but you would need to master its force first. Just holding it would strengthen the muscles.
Actually, you would like this; it starts spinning at about 2,500 RPM. When you feel the force kick in you have to increase its speed by rotating your wrist whilst keeping in synch with the spinning of the ball. The idea is to improve your score each time you use it. The World Record used to be 16,317 RPM. Fancy the challenge?
Eventually you could do, but you would need to master its force first. Just holding it would strengthen the muscles.
Actually, you would like this; it starts spinning at about 2,500 RPM. When you feel the force kick in you have to increase its speed by rotating your wrist whilst keeping in synch with the spinning of the ball. The idea is to improve your score each time you use it. The World Record used to be 16,317 RPM. Fancy the challenge?
Re: Improving grip
You can buy them on line from FirstAid4Sport.
http://www.firstaid4sport.co.uk/productlist.asp?a=resetsearch&CatID=54&BCat=3,54&rootcatid=3&Brand=
...we use them for rehabilitation!
I am sure good sports outlets will sell them. Perhaps Tom and Samuel could let you know where they got there's.
If you decide to buy one on line, pm me for a little discount!
You can buy them on line from FirstAid4Sport.
http://www.firstaid4sport.co.uk/productlist.asp?a=resetsearch&CatID=54&BCat=3,54&rootcatid=3&Brand=
...we use them for rehabilitation!
I am sure good sports outlets will sell them. Perhaps Tom and Samuel could let you know where they got there's.
If you decide to buy one on line, pm me for a little discount!
mas cambios
Active Member
Re: Improving grip
I got mine from amazon a while back, need to get another one though as I've lost the starter cord. Somehow, my brother can get it working without but no-one else has managed it yet.
I got mine from amazon a while back, need to get another one though as I've lost the starter cord. Somehow, my brother can get it working without but no-one else has managed it yet.
mas cambios
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Re: Improving grip
They're pretty strange at first and take a little time to get used to but you do feel them working fairly quickly.
Should cost around the £20 mark, depending on model and where you buy.
They're pretty strange at first and take a little time to get used to but you do feel them working fairly quickly.
Should cost around the £20 mark, depending on model and where you buy.
Re: Improving grip
It depends on the weight. I have some that slide off as soon as the bat becomes vertical. Look for ones that have a webbed strap all the way round; these can be tightened more effectively and the webbing causes enough friction to hold on. The higher you attach them the more secure they are but they are more functional at the bottom of the 'blade'.
You could try attaching a bandage around the bat first [one that adheres to itself] and strapping the weight over it.
Harrowdrive said:
It depends on the weight. I have some that slide off as soon as the bat becomes vertical. Look for ones that have a webbed strap all the way round; these can be tightened more effectively and the webbing causes enough friction to hold on. The higher you attach them the more secure they are but they are more functional at the bottom of the 'blade'.
You could try attaching a bandage around the bat first [one that adheres to itself] and strapping the weight over it.
swghayward79
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Re: Improving grip
Been keeping on with the powerball, can get to about 7500 revs now. Good fun but have had to watch it as it hurts my wrist if I use it for too long.
Been keeping on with the powerball, can get to about 7500 revs now. Good fun but have had to watch it as it hurts my wrist if I use it for too long.
Re: Improving grip
Talking about grip, its now about the time where i pick up a ball again and start to play with it.....Liz, dont get too excited, im talking about a cricket ball.
I've not picked one up for about 2 months, not even looked at one Generally if i'm sitting watching the TV, having and arguement with my GF or just waiting for the post, i just spin it throught my fingers, its all good practise.
Talking about grip, its now about the time where i pick up a ball again and start to play with it.....Liz, dont get too excited, im talking about a cricket ball.
I've not picked one up for about 2 months, not even looked at one
Generally if i'm sitting watching the TV, having and arguement with my GF or just waiting for the post, i just spin it throught my fingers, its all good practise.