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    New Rawlings Pro1000 - TIP vs. Traditional Grip

    She's coming around on TIP even though we haven't spent too much time on break-in yet. She does want the wrist adjusted to narrow so I have lace and needles on order from BFG.
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    New Rawlings Pro1000 - TIP vs. Traditional Grip

    Ooh...I got some of those in the basement. May as well use them for something!
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    New Rawlings Pro1000 - TIP vs. Traditional Grip

    No hate and somewhat open-minded to TIP for now! Haven't started the break-in yet though...Obenauf's due to arrive today so I will treat the palm liners before break-in.
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    New Rawlings Pro1000 - TIP vs. Traditional Grip

    Hi All! With lots of help from a well known member of this forum, we just received a Morton's Rawlings 12" Pro1000HTB. DD is coming from a 12" Liberty Advanced so this will definitely be a step up for her. Quick question for those with knowledge of wearing traditional vs. TIP (2 in the...
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    Online pitching instruction

    I have not tried any of those but I did learn a lot from https://www.paulygirlfastpitch.com/
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    Help! Lack of Drop Ball Bite

    Assuming good 12-6 spin axis based on the coach "seeing good spin" then maybe just not enough spin rate yet to offset the more upward trajectory of the higher pitches. Also, a "pronation" drop is basically what is described in the "IR in the Classroom" thread. 12-6 spin naturally created by...
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    Pitching with no backswing?

    I am a believer of pitching out of the glove. However, my DD did lose 2-3 mph compared to her old backswing (kind of a big deal when velo is high 40's). I have suggested for her to concentrate on throwing her arms forward as she drives off the rubber with little success. Any other cues or...
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    Needs more eyes

    IMHO focus on front-side resistance and sequencing the hips / shoulders.
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    Look Back Rule? I don't know what happened.

    DP / Flex still has me befuddled! Fortunately (I guess) we use continuous batting order.
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    Riseball - ball rotation axis

    Thank you for the thoughtful reply. I didn't mean to suggest throwing a high dropball as a means to develop the riseball. My DD, like others, uses a 12-6 dropball as her "fastball" (she also has a changeup). She mostly throws these low in the zone. However, I have found many batters struggle...
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    Riseball - ball rotation axis

    OK, so riseballs....I often wonder what would be more effective for a pitcher just starting to learn a riseball like my DD...a high dropball or a high bullet spin "fastball"?
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    Dad and coach joining the forum!

    Now this could be the subject of a very interesting thread...
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    10u getting stuck in the middle with video

    That course (and the intermediate course) will really get you on the right track! Good choice. At a minimum you will be equipped with the knowledge to determine if what a pitching coach is instructing passes the smell test.
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    10u getting stuck in the middle with video

    Slam the door is an old school term that refers to the hips being fully closed / perpendicular to the power line (a straight line from pitcher to catcher). It's great you have somebody in your corner that recognizes pitching mechanics have evolved in the last 30 years. Also, I forgot to mention...
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    10u getting stuck in the middle with video

    I may not have an answer for your 1st question but will share my thoughts. I wonder if you think she is "stuck sideways" because her pitcher teammates "slam the door" with their hips? You won't find many slam the door advocates on this site. Your DD might have an early edge in that her...
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    Daughter's pitching coach wants to teach the curve before the drop - thoughts?

    For a pitcher just beginning to learn a riseball would a bullet spin high "fastball" be more effective than a high dropball? I am thinking yes based on watching many hitters tending to swing under high pitches. A high drop might just drop down into their hitting zone.
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    4 Most Important hitting drills for HS players

    The bolded statement sparked a thought for me because I think I have witnessed this to some extent. So perhaps the toss should be slightly delayed to allow the hitter to achieve a good load / stretch.
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    Drop ball string target

    Only if it is finally compatible with Android devices...for me at least.
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    who defines potential?

    I think you covered it with "it's my job to help you be the best you can be, for you and for your team mates." I especially liked that you included the teammates...gives DD a sense of how her effort affects others.
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    New 14u Travel Coach

    I am interested in examples of non-parent AC's. Seems those would be rare unless receiving payment. Older siblings perhaps?

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