I listen to all the talk about spin and movement being more important than speed. I agree that control and movement are what set the elite pitchers apart from the rest, but I believe that speed is a crtical factor. I think a lot of PCs preach spin and control because you can convince parents that their DD is progressing well with her movement pitches but you must have decent speed to survive. I'm not talking about 60 mph at 12 u, but certainly need to be in the mid 50s by 14u. I personally believe alot of PCs will tell parents what they want to hear to keep the $$$ flowing. But in reality don't you think you must have decent speed to compete as the girls get older. Any idea as to what that benchmark speed should be for 12u, 14u and high school?