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Riseball Spin Drill: Build True 6-to-12 Backspin
A close-distance backspin progression that trains advanced fastpitch pitchers to cup under the ball, snap straight up, and produce the tight 6-to-12 spin axis that makes the riseball climb.
📋 Progression: spinner backspin from 10 ft (no velocity) until consistent 6-to-12, then football feel reps, then faster slingshots at 10 ft, back up to 20 ft, optional 9 oz weighted-ball spins, then full windmill at full distance checking the axis every bullpen.
What you'll need
- 12-inch fastpitch softball
- Spin-axis trainer (e.g. Spin Right Spinner or two-color ball)
- Youth football (for the spin-feel drill)
- Bullpen mound or flat ground with a catcher
- 9 oz weighted training ball (optional)
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