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Jeff, it is rare to see pros at altitude here get much horizontal drop on fastballs and still have high grade velocity. Honestly, some of the best hs pitchers I have seen had great location, composure and change of speed. Colorado Springs Sky Sox games often get out of hand here as Lonnie can tell you. Kind of like a CA league for M's. Most good fastballs might move side to side a bit but any quick drop is like gold....grab it at any location or age.
To face 6 inches of drop, especially if late, I would refer them to hitting coaches! Honestly? Closed eyes? Swing under?? As your Dad knows, that is why good hitters can be made to look real bad by good pitches. One thing.....patience and, what too few kids do...go with the pitch to all fields, even choking up a bit, especially entering back to the age of small ball. Fun stories from your Dad I bet. Did he go to HS in the Seattle area?
Go Campos!