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Old Wed Apr 05, 2006, 04:22pm
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I have used GD since learning of it, as I have a bad back, and this stance REALLY helps on the back.

However, it has come with a price in softball. And I believe AtlUmp has nailed it when he says the difference is due to the catcher being MUCH farther back in baseball. Essentially, the spot you stand (as compared to the plate) in baseball without GD and in softball WITH GD is nearly identical. There's no catcher in your way for the low outside pitch in baseball, plus the angle of the pitch makes it easier to track with GD than the angle of a softball pitch.

My zone at the lower outside is probably slightly worse with GD than it used to be.

I disagree with those that say there is more trouble calling the high strike with GD - I have simply not had that experience. I'd also say that my consistency in all but the lower outside corner has improved since switching.
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