LEsoftballdad
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So, did you dial down the speed to get more spin? Cruising at 67 is really fast, so would dialing down to 64 change the spin that much?I think it answers your question in a round about way. I will use DD as an example. First Fall 16U 58-62 DD had great spin was able to mix in change 48 range. Was able to control just about every team we faced. Grew some while counting to lift and saw a nice jump in speed. We worked all winter on velocity. Sophomore year of high school she would cruise between 64-67 change now 52. However I noticed she wasn't near as sharp with her location and some spins were off. It was easy to get away with in high school so we worked hard on getting it lined out before last summers travel season. The spin and location is much better now. The difference with the higher velocity is reaction time. The batter has to make a decision quickly, and can generate swing and misses. We used the phrase throwing through the spin this summer as I felt she was chasing radar numbers too much. In reality she had gotten stronger, taller and her timing was somewhat off. If its flat good hitting teams will make you pay, but I believe that to be the case at most levels.