- Feb 5, 2010
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DD has been pitching just over 5 years and has just figured out that by squeezing the ball harder, she is able generate much better spin rates as well as control. I only bring this up because up until now she has thought that she was supposed to just barely hold the ball.
There were times when she could spin the ball pretty well and then the spin rates would drop. I think I remember Rick P. once mentioning the need for strong fingers but never really put 2 and 2 together. The other day while messing around I told her to squeeze the ball harder when she threw it. The spin rate went from 17.5 to 21.8 throwing a peel. The spin was just as tight but much faster. Wanted to share this for others who are searching and feedback from the masters
There were times when she could spin the ball pretty well and then the spin rates would drop. I think I remember Rick P. once mentioning the need for strong fingers but never really put 2 and 2 together. The other day while messing around I told her to squeeze the ball harder when she threw it. The spin rate went from 17.5 to 21.8 throwing a peel. The spin was just as tight but much faster. Wanted to share this for others who are searching and feedback from the masters