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Reply to "gained velocity now what?"

Throw90+,

89 is great velocity for a side armer. Side arm is the toughest slot to control. Your release point gives you inside to outside edge of the plate (The smallest zone) Three quarter on the other hand is the easiest angle for control because your angle at release is high inside to low outside. Even over the top gives you top to bottom from release.

You give up some control for the advantage of unusual movement. Three quarter usually gives more movement than straight over the top and it gives the biggest strike zone path from release point or arm path. That's one reason why so many swear by that angle. Most sidearmers who can throw with good velocity just throw it down the middle and let the movement take care of the hitters. Maybe you're trying too hard to spot your pitches. A sidearmer with your velocity should be a ground ball machine.
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