- Aug 24, 2009
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Do you need a certain amount of speed to get movement on a softball?
On my DD's current 12u team she is a "reliever" / pool pitcher. She throws 45-48 mph with decent movement on her rise, drop and 2 seam. The 2 starters throw 40 and slow enough the ball has to significantly arch to get to the plate (maybe 35). I have been told that even though they are slower, they get a lot of movement on the ball. I don't see any movement, but I am no expert. Can 12u pitchers get a lot of movement on the ball at 40 and 35 MPH or am I being sold a load of BS?
On my DD's current 12u team she is a "reliever" / pool pitcher. She throws 45-48 mph with decent movement on her rise, drop and 2 seam. The 2 starters throw 40 and slow enough the ball has to significantly arch to get to the plate (maybe 35). I have been told that even though they are slower, they get a lot of movement on the ball. I don't see any movement, but I am no expert. Can 12u pitchers get a lot of movement on the ball at 40 and 35 MPH or am I being sold a load of BS?