46/60 ACADEMYBY ATHLETIC HITTING DEVELOPMENT
46/60 HITTING GAME

Fast or Slow?

Some pitches look the same at first! Watch the ball until it hides, then call which pitch it was.

Fast or Slow?

Watch the ball until it hides, then tap which pitch it was.

Parent questions

What does this teach?

Seeing the difference between pitches early, from the spin and the speed.

How do we practice it at home?

Toss a fast pitch and a slow pitch from the same arm motion and have your player call it out.

Is it free and safe?

Yes. No sign-up, nothing is shared, and scores stay on your device.

FOR PARENTS & COACHES

About Fast or Slow?

What it trains

Telling a fast pitch from a slow one when they look the same out of the hand.

Who it’s for

Ages 8–12, especially as pitchers start changing speeds.

How to help at home

  • Ask what clue gave the pitch away.
  • Mix fast and slow soft tosses at home.
  • Praise early, committed calls.

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