Perry Husband explains the concept of effective velocity in hitting.
Episode description
Perry Husband, a pioneer in the field of effective velocity, discusses the concept of pitch deception and its impact on hitting. He explains how speed is relative and how different pitch locations can affect a hitter's timing and exit velocity. He emphasizes the importance of understanding a hitter's attention zone and how to exploit it as a pitcher. He also highlights the need for hitters to align with the pitch and the fallacy of trying to swing up for more power. Perry provides valuable insights into the intricacies of hitting and pitching in baseball and softball.
Timestamps:
[3:00] Understanding Effective Velocity
[8:15] Understanding How Zone Works
[19:20] Speed is Relative
[21:10] Using Effective Velocity in the Game
[24:50] Being Drawn to the same Speed
[29:00] A Story About Dustin Maze
[30:25] Following Logic
[33:00] Up and Away Fastball
[44:49] Things to do Differently
[49:09] Moving the Fastball all Over the Place
[56:13] Example of 100/100
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