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Lokator Pitching Target Overview

The Go Zone 1/2/3 is Green to represent Passage.  Use the Go Zone to get ahead in the count 0-1. If you don't get ahead, the hitter can narrow down pitch possibilities and expect a fastball. They can wait for...

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Go Zone 1, 2, 3

Zones 1, 2, and 3 are collectively called the Go Zone.  They are green to represent passage and should be the first Zones you get comfortable throwing in.  Pitches that hit the Go Zone are quality strikes no matter what pitch...

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Chase Zone 4

The 4 Zone is the most important edge of the strike-zone to command.  It is black to represent the bottom edge of the strike-zone and runs a close second in importance to the Go Zone. It is crucial to your...

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Chase Zones 5, 6

The Chase Zones 5 and 6 are black to represent the right and left edges of the strike-zone.  Use the Chase Zones when the hitter is aggressive, which generally means they are behind in the count 0-1, 0-2 or 1-2....

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Purpose Zones 7, 8

The Purpose Zones are yellow to represent caution. Throwing Purpose Pitches for a ball will be one of the most effective tools you can use as a pitcher.  It is equally as important to throw pitches off the plate inside...

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