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novawagonmaster

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Span vs. pitch
« on: November 12, 2005, 01:39:59 AM »
I am still working on moving thumb pitches forward.
I am at zero now, and want to try 1/4 forward. How much should the span be shortened to keep things in harmony?
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LuckyLefty

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Re: Span vs. pitch
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2005, 09:55:27 AM »
If span is right....none.  Be careful front bevel is not too sharp if you go 1/4 forward.
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Atochabsh

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Re: Span vs. pitch
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2005, 06:37:18 PM »
Why do you think you need forward pitch?  

Normally only people with very short squat thumbs and short spans like 3" to 3 3/16" require forward pitch.  And 1/4 forward is a huge change.  

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novawagonmaster

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Re: Span vs. pitch
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2005, 09:52:13 AM »
In the spring, I was throwing 3/8 reverse (with a slightly stretched span) and dropping the ball like mad. I read Ron C's articles and he recommended moving thumb pitches forward until you hang up, then go back one step. I first tried 1/4 reverse, then zero, and I can still get out of the ball clean. Each time I have moved towards forward pitch, I have picked up a few revs and have been able to loosen my grip (relaxed hand). I no longer have the stretched span either...much more comfortable with a shorter span.
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Atochabsh

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Re: Span vs. pitch
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2005, 03:38:07 PM »
You may be maxed out as to the revs you can gain by your thumb pitch.  What normally happens when you add pitch is that your thumb stays in the ball longer.  The longer the thumb is in the ball, the less clean your release and less revs you get.  The ball starts coming off the thumb too much instead of the fingers.  And then usually you would move in 1/8" increments.  1/4" forward pitch would be suitable for children or small women with small spans.  Or like I said, if you have an extremely short fat thumb.  Now if you work with concrete in your daily job, your hands maybe too dry and that may require some pitch.  

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