[woody2goody]

Quote: Originally Posted by DBMcGee3

The 12-6 and changeup are two of my favorite pitches, because their speeds are so similar that it's easy to disguise one as the other. Throw a few curveballs that start above the zone and drop down for strikes, then eventually mix in some really high change ups out of the zone and it's hard for hitters to lay off. The same strategy works if you set up the curve by throwing several low change ups in the zone, then throw the curve that drops out of the zone with 2 strikes.

Even a couple of high fastballs in the zone followed by a curve or change is a good strategy. It can be dangerous though against a really good hitter, especially if your fastball has a tendency to drop down to the middle of the zone.

Also another good method for me is to throw a first pitch breaking ball in the zone, second pitch the same and then a 2 seamer high and tight.