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We did some hi-speed filming at my catching camp last week I thought I'd share.
This is the best way I can present the idea that what catchers do with a pitch can give the pitch a look to the umpire we do not want.
The clip below shows such a pitch from the umpires view. The pitch was only 42MPH but thrown from 30ft away. That gives the catcher the same amount of reaction time as a 56MPH thrown from 40' or 60mph from 43'. The catcher was a 16U high school catcher.
Watch what occurs when the catcher gets to the ball late and catches the back of the ball.
Coach Weaver
This is the best way I can present the idea that what catchers do with a pitch can give the pitch a look to the umpire we do not want.
The clip below shows such a pitch from the umpires view. The pitch was only 42MPH but thrown from 30ft away. That gives the catcher the same amount of reaction time as a 56MPH thrown from 40' or 60mph from 43'. The catcher was a 16U high school catcher.
Watch what occurs when the catcher gets to the ball late and catches the back of the ball.
Coach Weaver