Left hand casting

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nthclare
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Left hand casting

#1 Post by nthclare »

Im right handed but have to cast like someone thats left handed due to a back problem for some reason from a back injury I cant do the motions of a right handed caster..

Are there any left hand casters in your club ?
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paddyc
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Re: Left hand casting

#2 Post by paddyc »

It makes is no difference! its the exact same angles just on opposite side. opposite hands and stance too. We dont have any leftys in the club yet but i have cast with a few in the past and the were more than capable.
If its only due to a back injury (as in your not naturaly a lefty) better off sticking to OTG, less chance of further injury
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TropicThunder
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Re: Left hand casting

#3 Post by TropicThunder »

I always cast off the left even though I'm right handed. I feel very uncomfortable casting off my right side for some reason; I was always more powerful swinging a hurl off my left perhaps!
Colin

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