I'm coming full circle on this. Almost every really good pitcher throws bullet spin. This, despite almost no pitching coaches teaching bullet spin. I'm wondering if they would be better had we just taught them bullet spin from the beginning.
That was "tongue in cheek". She said she probably hit 70 in junior high, which is unheard of today.
A lot of people make the comment "70 is the new 60". With the increased training, more friendly pitching rules, and how big these kids get, it makes sense.
Would you say the same thing if the player kept their toe on the ground but the back foot landed flat prior to the front foot?
That's become more common and also never called.