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Lesson 4: Not Just Speed
   
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Deception
So if a location change can be, by itself, enough to affect perceived speed, then what about actual changes in the velocity of different types of pitches? Speed matters, but...
The first thing to consider is that different pitches could end up appearing the same if not located properly. That's a hard lesson learned by more than one pitcher who has delivered his best slider on to the barrel of the bat at the perfect instant in time.  Remainder of this page - including detailed lesson and illustration - available to paid Team Player members only. Please login or join.
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In our view, this may be one of the more stunning conclusion from Perry Husband's research - it explains why even the best pitchers make mistakes. An unexpected hit is not often due to a mechanical mistake in delivery, but more likely a mental error in spotting pitches in the wrong location or the wrong sequence. |
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