Reply to "U11 Curveballs"

Yep, a piece of cake.

Seriously... yes, kids can be taught how to recognize the CB when it is coming. Will all kids get it? No, but the better players do learn pretty well. I see plenty of CBs in our area, but I don't see many 12 years olds that disguise it so well that it is nearly impossible to pick up a different arm motion, or hand movement on release of the ball, etc.

When they at least learn how to recognize it, then the coaches can work on when to swing or not swing at them. For example, a 11/12 year old should not swing at 0-0, 1-0, 2-0, 2-1 CBs, unless he is very good at hitting them and the pitcher leaves a fat one up in the zone.

My point is that you beat the CB by hitting the CB.

6/13/079:57 AM

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