Alan,

Because of my bum knee and transformer-robo cop-like brace, I've never been able to do the series of spins most do for WFD. I learned with help to adjust to a 1 1/2 (Think old school spin shot-put) that made me go slow and stay low--exactly like you describe. At first I thought it was limiting me, but then I found if I tried to speed up, my arm would rise too early and I'd throw flatter and shorter.

If I get that low long pull at the end and my hips are blocking hard--I know its a good toss. The other thing I have to watch is if my thumb is pointing up or out.