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Originally posted by YoungRighty
Does anyone have any general advice or tips to help me develop more consistency on these? Or do you think I just need to see more pitches?
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Try some combination of:
1) Make sure you're watching the ball all the way into the mitt, and not falling back on "tunnel vision."
2) Sneak a peek at the batter's knees just before the delivery -- it will give your eyes a reference to "how far down" is still a strike.
3) Place the lower bar of your mask at the knees. IF the ball goes below that, it's too low. (Doesn't work for all stances, or masks).
4) Use the catcher -- if the mitt turns over, it's too low. (The effectiveness of this depends on the level of ball.)
5) Work a scrimmage (or a game) with a partner you trust. Have him / her give feedback on every low pitch -- it can be as simple as pointing to the ground on pitches that are low.