- Sep 3, 2015
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So DD had been throwing this 'curveball' which was basically a drop with tail action away from RHB (she's RHP). She was able to get lateral movement with it and it was very effective. PC was teaching her the palm up curve where it's held like a rise but she comes across her body when thrown, but slower. Her spin on the curve is good, but that sucker does not curve. No real movement. By learning the palm up curve, she 'lost' her old curve. PC says to get the 'nose up' on the ball to create movement but she's having trouble. She is learning to throw a 1-6 (2-7) drop to complement the 12-6 one, the 1-6 gives lateral movement and is almost a curve but as long as it's effective who cares. I think with all of the emphasis on the rise the pitch got lost. Any suggestions? DD is 1st year 14U, (53-55mph). Thanks