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explanation for terms used in PBR comments

My son (2019) went to a PBR showcase last month and the reports came out today, I'm not sure of all the terms used- I know that he spins toward first after he pitches (don't know why- he picked that up this season and it was more pronounced that day because he kept spinning behind him to see his radar speed!...) so I'm pretty sure that's what a "recoil finish" means. Am I right that "ocassionally getting underneath and creates flat action" is a negative? Would "flat" generally be a negative, like "slider has flatter action"? What would be preferable?  

"6-foot-2, 190-pound right-handed pitcher, average build. Full windup delivery, deep rocker step straight back to directional heel toe landing, recoil finish falls to first base side. Arm action is quick and loose, ¾ slot. Fastball finishes with straight four seam life through the zone, occasionally gets underneath and creates flat action, sat 83-85 mph, touched 86 mph. Throws two breaking balls, curveball has 11/5 shape, showed some feel at 63-67 mph. Slider has flatter action, more lateral with 10/4 shape, tight rotation at 71-73 mph. Changeup has good feel, arm side sink, 71-75 mph. High follow 2019 prospect with live arm and showed potential for four above average pitches."

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