The Maryland State Tournament of Champions
This tournament was scheduled for Saturday, August 30. It was sponsored by the Baltimore Metro Horseshoe Club with 12 pits located in Essex, Maryland. I pre-registered as an Elder and received an email notification that I was to pitch at 6:00 p.m. I didn’t know whether I [...]
The Flight of My 1-1/2 Flip Horseshoe
As promised, I setup the release and highpoint frame previously put together. I hoped that my Canon S230 would provide a series of images that would show the release point and highpoint. Unfortunately, the camera was only capable of capturing three images of the shoe in flight. I am [...]
I Found My Grip!
Originally, I was going to use Part 8 to discuss the release, highpoint and calculations. I tried to use my Canon S230 to record the Release Point and Highpoint and apply the results to the software that shows the flight of the horseshoe, speed, etc. Unfortunately, my Canon was only able to capture [...]
Changes
19 August 2008 — (Change 1) The Stride While I was preparing the information for Part 8, I had an opportunity to view my release as part of a video. I was surprised at how much I was moving my body forward during the forward swing. My preliminary test, indicated that standing at the foul [...]
Table of Contents
Welcome to my horseshoe blog. This blog is directed to the new horseshoe pitcher, like me, who is interested in joining the large population of pitchers wanting to improve their technique. Even though it is primarily directed at the Elder pitcher, those 70 and older, women, and youth who primarily flip the horseshoe, [...]
My Grip(s)
I basically use two different grips with a third variation, pitching from 30 feet. All grips are used with the Snyder EZ Flip. Two of these grips are the same, just turning the shoe over. I’ve painted my shoes red, to better show what the grip looks like in my fingers. [...]
My First Doubles Tournament
I debated on entering this tournament as I didn’t have a doubles partner. However, the entry form had provisions for signing up as a single and matching up with another single on tournament day. The tournament was to be held in Lusby, Maryland. Registration time was set for 8:30 a.m. It was [...]
Mechanical Teaching Aids
Part 5 will show you some of the teaching aids I’ve currently developed. Most are “works in progress”, however, I’ll explain their purpose and what I hope to add.
Line of Flight – This is a very simple aid, but, probably the most important. It shows the path that the center of gravity of [...]
Constants
It is my belief that anyone using proper technique from 30 feet should be able to throw a ringer every time. The key, of course, is proper technique. It has been my goal during the past year to try to determine exactly — “What is proper technique?” I decided to see if my software development background [...]
Horseshoes
This was the state of horseshoes in the late 30’s and early 40’s. Above, is a pair of horseshoes that belonged to my father. After dinner, he and the male neighbors would drop by for an evening of horseshoe pitching. My dad had wired up lights so they could pitch after dark. I swear I [...]
