How to use Effective Velocity

11/26/2013

Check out the video below explaining what effective velocity is and how to use it. As a pitcher with average velocity, I found this to be very effective especially when setting up a hitter for a change-up. Your job as a pitcher is to keep hitters off-balance and I believe the theory of effective velocity helps to accomplish that. How can you use effective velocity to improve your game?

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