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Old Mon Jun 08, 2009, 04:38pm
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Originally Posted by waltjp View Post
Not a big deal. This evens out with the big bender that crosses at the shoulders and is caught belt high. I was told many years ago that the curve ball in the dirt is intended to make the batter swing, not thrown for a strike. I'll acknowledge the pitcher's intention and call this a ball if the batter lays off the pitch.
Good point. Give a bit extra to the pitcher on the high curveball, and take a bit away on the low curveball is a good idea to go with.
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