- Jul 14, 2008
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7 3/4 Minutes of I/R Super Slo-Mo Men........Enjoy!
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Question about the first pitcher in the video – I noticed that he falls off to the left after release – is this just due to the pitch (riseball I think) or just how he finishes? I ask because I have a 13 YO tall lanky lefty student who does the same thing on her rise/drop/ change, especially on her rise and I have not been able to correct it with the usual fixes. Do you see this as a problem (falling off )or am I placing too much emphasis on correcting this.
Also, here is some feedback for you on IR. About a year ago I inherited a 14 YO athletic pitcher who had been taking lessons from someone for 5 years. We began working hard on IR drills and scrapped her weak curve and screw in favor of developing a rise / drop. She is very bright and understood the necessity of IR for her to progress and how proper IR ball position throughout the circle facilitates both the rise and drop. She is a different pitcher now, throws harder and is developing a usable, legitimate rise. She has gone from very average at best to someone who will play in college at some level.
So, thanks for sharing the IR principles. I never gave them nearly enough emphasis until your postings.
Also, here is some feedback for you on IR. About a year ago I inherited a 14 YO athletic pitcher who had been taking lessons from someone for 5 years. We began working hard on IR drills and scrapped her weak curve and screw in favor of developing a rise / drop. She is very bright and understood the necessity of IR for her to progress and how proper IR ball position throughout the circle facilitates both the rise and drop. She is a different pitcher now, throws harder and is developing a usable, legitimate rise. She has gone from very average at best to someone who will play in college at some level.
So, thanks for sharing the IR principles. I never gave them nearly enough emphasis until your postings.