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    Bill Hillhouse talking about softball hitting

    Hmmmm, wonder why more hitters haven't sat on Abbot's riseball ; ). That can happen when a pitcher is so dominant they don't need another pitch and then suddenly find themselves having to throw another pitch. Most of the time, though, it's a whole lot of K's. At D1 level now, assuming the...
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    Bill Hillhouse talking about softball hitting

    Trying to keep on topic of riseball and hitting, and want to add to discussion on that. First of all, I believe there are at least two kinds of riseballs. 1. Riseballs that can be thrown through the zone for a strike. 2. Riseballs that consistently miss the zone high for a ball. I think...
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    Anchor for a Drive Leg

    Hey Watershed, The major problem that I see, is that she lands too vertically on her left leg. What I mean by this is that her whole body is stacked on top of her left leg at landing and then her head and left shoulder are actually in front of her left foot in a direction towards the catcher...
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    Brush Inteference

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlIAHa7UOqE In the rest of this video, "brushing" is actually taught. If you watch from the 12:00 to 19:00 mark, they are teaching the guy "brushing" you can clearly hear that word (brushing) even though it's in Japanese. Also, I now think practicing the...
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    Some Feedback Please...

    Ok BT and Java and anyone else. Here is an analysis I've come up with on why I think I'm trying to use the slight squat to fix bending, leaning and not snapping the whip at the back hip (getting too long). The image I have is of the pitcher sideways to me, the catcher. 1. If the body is...
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    Some Feedback Please...

    Here is a very interesting video. Look at the 20:00 minute mark to see a drill that looks like what is described as a result of the "Tincher Drill" This rotating of the rear leg with knee and shoe laces pointing toward home is something I've been trying to feel. I agree that the rear leg...
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    Some Feedback Please...

    Hey Java, Here is a clip, I hope. Trying to keep her upright, which is working. Need some help getting back knee turned and leg through. She understands but gets it through too late. https://youtu.be/h8dOvSz7ZC0 I think I saw the Hannah Rogers clip. The one with the kid in the green...
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    Some Feedback Please...

    This is the squat I am describing. Do the k-drill like this and don't stand upright. Use the legs. here is the squat I'm describing.
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    Some Feedback Please...

    well a pictures worth a thousand words. Could some one tell me how to get a video clip on here?
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    Some Feedback Please...

    Ha! Thanks Java. Yeah left out start from the K-position - sideways to the catcher. Try it like this. 1. Stand sideways to the catcher. 2. Keeping back straight, squat like you are sitting down, not a deep squat, just enough like you are going to sit in a chair. 3. Let the ball swing back...
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    Some Feedback Please...

    To get her posture more upright, just look at the Amanda Scarborough clip in this thread. Get her to squat, like sitting down with back straight and once there, tuck her tailbone in and under. Have her stride and pitch from this position. This will get her upright. Watch Scarborough's red...
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    Best fix for flaws

    Like the other suggestions, the problem is not likely in the arm circle but rather a result of a problem with the legs- i.e. not using them. Try to have her stand sideways to you. Then have her tuck her tailbone under or tuck her butt under her forwards or thrust her hips forward under her...
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    Riseball spin clips

    Have any of you tried to do long toss throwing a rise ball - that is try throwing the rise for a strike from as great a distance a possible. It definitely looks like it floats, or doesn't fall. Just like Balls describes it. I've heard that the rise is effective because it does not behave...
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    Annie Aldrete leaving TN

    Here's more. Santa Catalina alum Annie Aldrete leaving Tennessee to be closer to home Interesting what her father says. When we were looking at Tennessee's final game, my wife and I commented on how the Tennessee players faces and demeanor looked different during the game- like a pall was cast...
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    Two Seamers

    JJ, Thank you for all the evidence you have presented. I understand it the same way you do, so I would have to say you are absolutely correct in your presentation and interpretation of the information provided on the movement caused by smooth surface vs. rough surface - like the movement on a...
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