Purpose Zones 7, 8
General
- Yellow Represents Caution to the Hitter
- Lower Purpose Pitch is the Further Inside it Must be to Move Hitter
- Most Effective Purpose Pitch is at the Numbers 7 and 8
- Rounded Shapes are Targets to Start Bigger Breaking Balls for Strikes
Purpose
- Move Hitter's Shoulders, Hips, or Feet Back Off the Plate
- Keep Hitters Honest or From Diving Over the Plate
- Make Off Speed Harder to Track
- Open Outer Go Zone and Chase Zones
Sequence
- Use While Ahead in the Count
- Remember Hitter Pulling Outside Pitch
- Use After Hitter Goes Opposite Field
- Practice Opposite Hitter Purpose Zone Pitchout
Selection
- Use After Consecutive Off Speed Pitches for Strikes
- Utilize Early in the Game to Send a Message
- Recognize When Purpose Pitch Would be Most Effective
- Experiment with 2 and 4 Seam Fastballs in Both Zones