Cannonball
Ex "Expert"
- Feb 25, 2009
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BM, I think that everyone wants a K. The difference then is our "want to" versus or "can do." For example, with a runner on 1st, sure I'd like the K in a bunting situation. However, I'D REALLY LIKE A POPUP. So my dd throws a rise or FB up and in to get the popup. This can then translate into an opportunity for two as well as helping my catcher defend a steal situation. For my dd who has always played "up," getting the K was not always feisiable. However, being a pitcher and able to locate and then knowing how to pitch enables her to compete.
BTW, I think that the ability of a pitcher to understand how to pitch "backwards" is key to their development. By "backwards" I mean knowing what the hitter is looking for and then being able to use that against them. For example as I cited earlier, when it is 2-0, most hitters are thinking dead red. So, changeup. Time and time again, we have gotten popups. I've coached baseball for a long time and admit softball and baseball are different. However, I've had more than my fair share of young men who couldn't break a pane of glass who have whon 10 games in a high school season. At no time did we ever throw the FB for a strike and we had to throw to contact. JMHO!
BTW, I think that the ability of a pitcher to understand how to pitch "backwards" is key to their development. By "backwards" I mean knowing what the hitter is looking for and then being able to use that against them. For example as I cited earlier, when it is 2-0, most hitters are thinking dead red. So, changeup. Time and time again, we have gotten popups. I've coached baseball for a long time and admit softball and baseball are different. However, I've had more than my fair share of young men who couldn't break a pane of glass who have whon 10 games in a high school season. At no time did we ever throw the FB for a strike and we had to throw to contact. JMHO!