Pitcher with two motions

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by derwil

Heya fellas,

Had this in a HS (NFHS) game, thought I would ask. Had a good pitcher that would vary her pitching build up - on certain pitches, she would not windmill and come directly to the plate. Others, she would windmill as normal. Was difficult to get my timing down, which I suppose is the point as the batter should have similar issues.

Anyone else ever had this? I haven't seen it from any other pitcher, can't find a mention of it in the rule book as both motions are acceptable.

Any suggestions on how to time getting into position? I started going early so that I wouldn't get caught on the "fast" pitches, but felt my timing was off the whole game.

Thanks,

Derek

Drop into your set position when the hands come together - or what ever trigger you choose.
Make your priority to see the catcher catch the ball, then decide & call - your timing should now be the same with every pitch.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Steve M

Drop into your set position when the hands come together - or what ever trigger you choose.
Make your priority to see the catcher catch the ball, then decide & call - your timing should now be the same with every pitch.

I was thinking hands separating, down quickly, each pitch the same.

[derwil]

Originally Posted by Steve M

Drop into your set position when the hands come together - or what ever trigger you choose.
Make your priority to see the catcher catch the ball, then decide & call - your timing should now be the same with every pitch.

That's what I was doing at the start, but there was such a difference in the timing I felt uncomfortable. On the "fast" pitches I found myself having a hard time picking up the ball as I was still settling in when the ball came.

Her motion was as follows:

Hands together in front of her face.
As she drops her hands, she seperates at the last second.
On a "fast" pitch, the ball comes immediately, a "slow" pitch the windmill and throw.