Reply to "Pitcher Missing High Consistently"

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It's common for a P to do this if they have had a velo jump over a season. My son(who also gained10 mph over the winter...and lost it... but that's another story) has to focus on pitching down and releasing the ball later than he thinks he has to . He also went from a 3/4 to an over the top delivery, giving him more backspin(as well as velo), causing the ball ride higher.

It is very common for young pitchers to throw high in competitive situations. Their body rushes to the plate ahead of their arm, which is what Opus X is referring to.

As always, an experienced eye on your son would have the best idea on what is going on.

8/4/2010:50 AM

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