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Jan 28, 2017
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DD throws a flip change that she gets on the side a little and it runs down and away. PC started working on turning her hand around her front hip and making it really run. Its nasty but not ready yet. Does this pitch have a name?
 
Nov 19, 2017
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DD throws a flip change that she gets on the side a little and it runs down and away. PC started working on turning her hand around her front hip and making it really run. Its nasty but not ready yet. Does this pitch have a name?
Its referenced by some as a Circle change.

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Nov 27, 2012
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It will still be called a change up or off speed. The pitch that will get her recruited.
 
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Feb 17, 2014
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Orlando, FL
DD throws a flip change that she gets on the side a little and it runs down and away. PC started working on turning her hand around her front hip and making it really run. Its nasty but not ready yet. Does this pitch have a name?

Sounds like an off speed drop curve.
 
Jan 28, 2017
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Sounds like an off speed drop curve.

It's still in the flip family. I've scene the drop curve and the finish is like it but with a flipping action. Almost comes out the back of her hand.
 
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Dec 5, 2012
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Don't flip. That produces back spin. Keep the thumb to the hip as if you're about to shake hands then drop the thumb downward at the moment of release. This will cut 1/3 of the speed off with a massive amount of spin. This one is the dirtiest. Lol. It's filthy!
 
Feb 17, 2014
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Orlando, FL
It's still in the flip family. I've scene the drop curve and the finish is like it but with a flipping action. Almost comes out the back of her hand.

I guess it depends if you define a pitch based or the release or the resulting spin. Of course the kids in 10U with 6 pitches define a pitch based on their intent! :) Keep up the good work. The CU will be a deal breaker in the near future.
 
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Feb 17, 2014
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Orlando, FL
Don't flip. That produces back spin. Keep the thumb to the hip as if you're about to shake hands then drop the thumb downward at the moment of release. This will cut 1/3 of the speed off with a massive amount of spin. This one is the dirtiest. Lol. It's filthy!

Jake threw a flip at SC that was like a box of chocolates, never knew what you would get. But when the planets aligned and it was on it was truly nasty. :)
 
May 15, 2014
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Mine throws a backhand circle change. She started in 2nd yr 10u with the circle change and changed to the backhand circle about a yr ago. It is a beautiful pitch!
 

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