Similar experience trying to hit off of a college kid whose rise was her best pitch. Spin wasn't great, but fast enough to have that ramp effect. I knew it was coming, but even thinking "hands high" and "top half," I was way under! She just smiled...
Speaking of spin, my daughter is in her second year with the rise and still struggles with spin orientation. 1 in 4 (maybe) have decent back spin. When it does, the result is like magic! A little off speed and floats like a balloon. She rarely looks my way during games, but when she nails that spin, I always get a big smile and a wink!
Speaking of spin, my daughter is in her second year with the rise and still struggles with spin orientation. 1 in 4 (maybe) have decent back spin. When it does, the result is like magic! A little off speed and floats like a balloon. She rarely looks my way during games, but when she nails that spin, I always get a big smile and a wink!
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