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Calling Pitches

Discussion in 'Softball Forum' started by KOsDad, Apr 7, 2010.

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  1. Apr 8, 2010 at 11:01 AM #11
    CrushersDad

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    Then my original choice would stand -

    I would have my pitcher throw another drop, but well (1-2 ball widths) off of the outside of the plate.

    I would definately NOT have her throw a rise, if it hangs anywhere in the zone it is probably GONE!!! It seems like the batter is struggling with a low pitch. The outside drop will hopefully get her to chase for the K, if she doesn't she needs another drop way on the inside that hopefully she swings at and fouls off or gets the K, THEN I would have the pitcher throw the exact same pitch that got the first 2 strikes.
     
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  2. Apr 8, 2010 at 11:43 AM #12
    2dddad

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    KO's dad said she had a rise ball which means she does not let it hang. In the 10 years I have been working with pitchers I have seen more K's on a 0-2 or 1-2 count produced by a rise (or high fastball) than all other pitches combined.
     
  3. Apr 8, 2010 at 1:38 PM #13
    CrushersDad

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    That may be true, but I am pretty sure that KO's dad asked for everyones opinion, not just yours. Mine hasn't changed.
     
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  4. Apr 8, 2010 at 2:04 PM #14
    cheeze105

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    come on!!! keep it civil....
     
  5. Apr 8, 2010 at 2:26 PM #15
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    The a lefty a screwball a foot outside. to a righty a curveball a foot outside. if they chase they will never hit....if they look then they are expecting a strike on the next pitch and you call a rise ball. if you have a good pitcher the batter is out.
     
  6. Apr 8, 2010 at 2:30 PM #16
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    Yep . . . throw the 'high school' rise ball

    Most HS hitters can't resist it. And that becomes the problem. HS pitchers fall in love with it. Then they get to college and two things happen, the strike zone shrinks and batters will not swing at something in their eyes. They bring it down just a little and the next thing you know the batter is jogging the bases.
     
  7. Apr 8, 2010 at 2:39 PM #17
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    I agree with you Dukedog 100 %. Even in the upper levels of TB (ASA showcase) it doesn't work. Batters are too disciplined. But we are talking HS ball aren't we KO's dad ?
     
  8. Apr 8, 2010 at 2:43 PM #18
    Gator_Dad

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    if the pitcher has a true rise ball that jumps and not a fast ball that goes high then that rise ball is effective at all levels.....if it doesnt have the jump then you are delivering a home run pitch.
     
  9. Apr 8, 2010 at 5:03 PM #19
    cheeze105

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    look people, the man asked for everyone's opinion, and a lot of opinions were given. if you dont agree with it, let it go, lets find a way to respect EVERYONE's opinions here on this forum.
     
  10. Apr 8, 2010 at 5:41 PM #20
    KOsDad

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    Yes we are talking High School Ball. Keep them coming this was a situration in a game a while back.
     
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