Question 1

Can anyone give me proper instructions on how to use this?  Proper way to hold?

Accepted Answer

Shannon.  The horizontal bar at the top should rest in the palm of the user's hand with the down (vertical) rod between the middle and ring finger with fingers curled around the horizontal rod.  The Wrist Snapper can be started at any point but you must first point the down rod upward to lock the plunger in place.  With a slow motion, the arm should begin the windmill motion in front of the body and then begin to accelerate on the back of the body until the wrist is snapped at the release point near the leg or coming across the body for breaking pitches.  Ernie performs a demonstration on You Tube and if you Google "Wrist Snapper" it should be one of your options.  Thanks.

Question 2

I understand this product is used to improve throwing/pitching, but can it be used to improve the wrist snap when batting?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not. Use for throwing only. This doesn't help batting and anyone who says it does really doesn't know. Snapping wrists when batting and when hitting are two entirely different movements.

Question 3

What type of material is this made of? Is it just plastic? And how easily does the plunger slide?

Accepted Answer

There are numerous components used to assemble the Wrist Snapper.  The "T" portion of the tool is comprised primarily of a hard plastic/pvc like material which is lightweight yet durable.  The inner components include a steel plunger with a strong magnet designed for resistance until the proper wrist snap is executed.  The plunger releases against an iron end cap designed to produce audible feedback.   The plunger is designed to release upon a fairly strong wrist snap by any level of pitcher.  The feedback is louder with a strong pitcher and not as loud with a younger pitcher but proper technique results in this tool working for all users.

Question 4

Could this benefit a tennis player?

Accepted Answer

I don't think it would apply to a tennis player. It's designed to help a softball pitcher practice "snaping" at a precise moment. I think tennis swings would be much higher ... but if you find it on the cheaper side and want to try, you have nothing to lose except a few dollars. Good luck!!!!

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