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Reply to "The Wall of Ground Ball Prevention"

Something to think about....When every HS pitching coach comes out for a mound visit and says "ok let's roll a groundball and get outta here." If pitching coaches and pitchers generally speaking want groundballs, why would a hitter also want a groundball? 

Agree that faster players with less power should probably favor a swing that keeps the ball down. Conversely, slower players with power should want to hit line drives in the gaps with potential for more. I don't think ANYONE is suggesting to loft the ball high in the air without velocity. But a line drive base hit is at about a 15-20 degree launch angle depending on velocity. I think that is the implicit challenge intended by using the screens across the infield. 

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