Softball down and in pitch

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JJsqueeze

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Completely agree RT. especially the distance. I wouldn't expect a fastpitch version to break as much but I would expect that all types of MLB breaks can be replicated, albeit with less total movement.
 

JJsqueeze

Dad, Husband....legend
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14yo DD is a Hillhouse student and she throws what we call a cutter. She uses her standard 4 seam drop them grip and release. She does, however, apply more pressure with her index finger. It breaks down and in on a RHB. It is a very nice strikeout pitch. I don't have a video camera but I can try to have DH catch it with his GoPro.

That would be great to see it from the catcher's view.
 
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I was thinking of creative pitches that might be easier for DD learn and this one keeps on popping up in my mind. I remember BM talking about a down and in pitch that seemed to be the underhand equivalent of this pitch, basically a two seamer with the smooth side leading.


It seems to me that if you throw a standard I/R fastball as a two seamer that you will get this type of smooth side leading and can get some in action. I have had DD throw it and it gets the right orientation but I don't see any in movement.

Any Experience with this type of pitch? am I mis-remembering BMs instruction on a two seam down and in?

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Pobguy explains it as well as any of us are likely to here: Dissecting a mystery pitch
 
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