Tips for hitting the "rise ball..."

[GIMNEPIWO]

Honestly, I think she may have the physical ability to be a decent pitcher, but I'm not sure she is there mentally, and if the mental aspect doesn't click soon, I'm gonna suggest we concentrate more on catching and fielding. Maybe we should have arrived at that point before now, who knows?

Just a suggestion...

Before she quits pitching (if she says she loves it), try going to a guest instructor.

I was beyond fed up with my catcher DD. Loved games, hated to practice, and just wasn't mentally there. A few weeks ago, her pitcher friend changed instructors and we added some new lessons with a new catching coach for the same time. It has made all the difference in the world. Once again, I am finding her in the garage doing drills on her own, looking up catching stuff/videos, and finding sticky notes with goals.

If you show them the trail they'll blaze it ...
She is now with an alpha female type and it works for her. She thrives on structure and discipline. In hindsight, I can't believe I didn't figure it out sooner. Just a thought before she hangs up the pro-tec toes.

If you show them the trail they'll blaze it ....

[sball14]

i know this question might sound stupid, but i'll ask it anyway. can anyone offer any tips on how to hit a rise ball?

[GIMNEPIWO]

What rise ball?

[sball14]

What rise ball?

you know, that pitch that does or doesn't move upward. the one that if you were to generate some magical amount of spin on, it would do some bugs bunny thing. the one that defies science. the one that is more than just an illusion. the one that has been spoted less frequently than bigfoot. you know, that one that wade swears by.

[wadeintothem]

What rise ball?

you know, that pitch that does or doesn't move upward. the one that if you were to generate some magical amount of spin on, it would do some bugs bunny thing. the one that defies science. the one that is more than just an illusion. the one that has been spoted less frequently than bigfoot. you know, that one that wade swears by.

You can't hit it, in fact, most swing 3 times per one pitch and are out. I think they need a bigger bat. Like some tree or something.

[GIMNEPIWO]

What rise ball?

you know, that pitch that does or doesn't move upward. the one that if you were to generate some magical amount of spin on, it would do some bugs bunny thing. the one that defies science. the one that is more than just an illusion. the one that has been spoted less frequently than bigfoot. you know, that one that wade swears by.

You can't hit it, in fact, most swing 3 times per one pitch and are out. I think they need a bigger bat. Like some tree or something.

So ... in that Bugs Bunny cartoon from back in the day ... that must be the first video evidence that a rise ball does in fact exist ...1-2-3 strikes yer out 1-2-3 strikes yer out 1-2-3 strikes yer out .... Bugs Bunny versus the Gas House Gorillas ...