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At the high school and college levels (and beyond, in pro ball), the ability of a pitcher to throw a quality off-speed pitch in a fastball count is critical.
Remember, if getting outs is the ultimate goal, a pitcher's ability to fool hitters, induce weak contact, or to miss bats entirely can not be underestimated!
It's been my experience with teaching and learning baseball pitching mechanics that the upper half is much harder to change than the lower half. In other words, once a kid has established his throwing motion, it can be VERY difficult to change those habits.
Therefore, when working with pitchers, focus on that lower half first. Good lower body movement often "self corrects" poor upper body movement!
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