Reply to "Pitching anomaly"

Bravescoach100+ posts

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Originally posted by Midlo Dad:
I personally have seen rising fastballs. IMHO I know that fastballs can rise. The only remaining question is, why and how?

Midlo - Adair offers a very thorough scientific explanation in his book "The Physics of Baseball". While his material includes some extremely advanced scientific principles, his message is quite clear and makes perfect sense to me...give it a read.

Nonetheless, and in the end, it really doesn't matter what you believe, I believe, nor science believes. What matters the most is what the hitter believes. IMO, when it comes to hitting, perception is reality. Whether or not a certain pitch actually exists is of no consequence if it's virtual effect has been accomplished.

Happy Holidays to all and thanks for all of your inciteful responses.

12/24/0712:27 PM

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