I wrote something to complain about this character assassination before realizing it was entirely correct so I deleted itI read a scientific study (undoubtedly posted here somewhere) where a really dorky science-type-person proved that the ball has to go 56mph for the riseball to be effective.
Thanks for the advice!The riseball is really hard for batters, and once she has a decent one it probably becomes her strikeout pitch. However, like you say, it needs to be fast to be effective. I read a scientific study (undoubtedly posted here somewhere) where a really dorky science-type-person proved that the ball has to go 56mph for the riseball to be effective.
I'm in the camp that believes that a rise ball doesn't rise, but rather descends more slowly than a fastball. And my DD is instructed to get a bit lower at release so the ball has more of an upward initial trajectory. So while it's probably not the right pitch for you today, it will be soon. And being ready for it and practicing it before you'll use it in a game could be beneficial. Perhaps as she passes 50mph.
That said, many young pitchers go far with a well placed fastball and a great changeup.
This is great. Thanks!I have some general guidelines that I use when I call pitches against a team that I know nothing about. Fast: up and in. Slow: low and away. Good hitters can do damage on inside pitches unless you can jam them up and in. I try to make good hitters hit a low, outside pitch. Weak hitters are more vulnerable inside, so go more inside on them, they will have more luck making contact on outside pitches. That's assuming that your fastball is 'competitive'. Change up is aimed low or low and away. I like to call change ups after a strike. At times, with two strikes, a good high fastball at the top of the zone will draw a swing. Be more aggressive against the bottom of the order. But of course every hitter has their own strengths and weaknesses: and watching each at bat could yield information that can be used the next time a hitter comes up.
Define "great command".Good Morning!
Question:
What pitches do your Hitters struggle with the most?
I am mom to a pitcher and looking for your feedback so I can make decisions on what pitches to focus in. She's too slow for a riseball but besides that what are hardest to hit?
Background:
My daughter is a first year 12U.
She has great command of fastball 45mph and change up 36mph. She has good spin on curveball but only throws it right (so it moves) about 30% of the time. Same with her offspeed curve.
I'm thinking of ditching curve for a drop ball. Even when thrown right I feel like changing planes would be better.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
If she has a really good change, dont be afraid to throw it anytime. 0-0 counts, 3-2 countsI have some general guidelines that I use when I call pitches against a team that I know nothing about. Fast: up and in. Slow: low and away. Good hitters can do damage on inside pitches unless you can jam them up and in. I try to make good hitters hit a low, outside pitch. Weak hitters are more vulnerable inside, so go more inside on them, they will have more luck making contact on outside pitches. That's assuming that your fastball is 'competitive'. Change up is aimed low or low and away. I like to call change ups after a strike. At times, with two strikes, a good high fastball at the top of the zone will draw a swing. Be more aggressive against the bottom of the order. But of course every hitter has their own strengths and weaknesses: and watching each at bat could yield information that can be used the next time a hitter comes up.
Riseball is a tough one to hit.Define "great command".
If she has a really good change, dont be afraid to throw it anytime. 0-0 counts, 3-2 counts