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Since we are talking about effectiveness of a pitch, I think it would add value to the discussion by stating reasons for your preference (other than "I just like it").
Take turnover drop vs peel drop - For young kids I think it's a natural extension of a basic fastball, but by "peeling" the fingers up it gives another pitch option without having to learn a completely different motion, like the turnover. Then, after learning the turnover (at a later age) she will have two options for a drop (peel AND turnover), probably with different spin rates. Also, the turnover can be combined with a curve (drop curve) for two planes of movement. Care should be taken with the turnover so that they are using fingers/wrist and NOT elbow/shoulder to roll over the top of the ball. I see a lot of kids doing the "chicken wing", and it makes me cringe.
Take turnover drop vs peel drop - For young kids I think it's a natural extension of a basic fastball, but by "peeling" the fingers up it gives another pitch option without having to learn a completely different motion, like the turnover. Then, after learning the turnover (at a later age) she will have two options for a drop (peel AND turnover), probably with different spin rates. Also, the turnover can be combined with a curve (drop curve) for two planes of movement. Care should be taken with the turnover so that they are using fingers/wrist and NOT elbow/shoulder to roll over the top of the ball. I see a lot of kids doing the "chicken wing", and it makes me cringe.