how can i add velocity to my fastball?

Question

how to add 5-8 mph to my fastball? any 1 know?

Answer 1

Pitching is 30% body strength 70% technique
This means make sure you are using the best technique you possibly can. Make sure you maintain good balance from the point of your rotation into your stride. Make sure you have proper waist rotation from the windup into the stretch. Make sure you are using full arm motion on a 360 degree scale. This means making sure you are releasing the ball at the top point into your stretch.

In order to build strength, stretch out your arm with daily long toss sessions.
Good luck to you.

Answer 2

It depends on your age.

If you are younger than 13, throw rocks at a 5 gallon bucket towards home plate from the outfield. Your accuracy when you hit the mound will be much better, same with velocity.
Over 13 then you must stretch more and use a weighted ball and throw against a brick wall from around 90 feet away. At this age you can start to work out as well, especially the legs and shoulders. This takes a lot of extra time but the benefits are long lasting. After you are in high school, it is better to work on mechanics( a pitcher with command is very dangerous)

Answer 3

I found my problem was the way I gripped my fastball. Once I changed it my velocity went up a lot.

Make sure you're not "choking the ball." Give a small space between the ball and your hand when you hold it. Make sure (for a 4 seamer) your index and middle finger are a little past the seam rather than right on it. Make sure your thumb is right in the middle on the bottom of the ball. It's important to feel comfortable with the grip and feel like you have control of the ball. Backspin is a key. Make sure you give it a lot of backspin when you release it.

When I started to do this alone it helped my velocity. Accuracy is in the mechanics.

Answer 4

Yes, First you need to get a pitching coach that actually knows what he is doing. This might require paid lessons. The coach should help you work on your mechanics. A lot of lost velocity is due to waisted movement in your wind-up. Arm Strength would be my next concern for this you should long toss 3-5 times a week. If it is impossible to long toss this much due to weather my suggestion would be throw as much as you can.

Answer 5

Play long toss, but play it the right way. When you play long toss, remember you don't want to sacrifice the release point you need on the mound. Keep your throws on a line even if you bounce it in to your throwing partner, and finish out front as if you are actually pitching, with proper extension. After a while, you'll notice you won't be bouncing it in any more.

As for the advice you received saying you should throw a weighted ball.........do that if you want to hurt your arm !!

Answer 6

Long Toss. It works so well so fast. You can't just be doing long toss tho, you'll find you lose ur accuracy pretty quickly. Work out a schedule that works for you. If you long toss properly you should probably have a rest day before long tossing again to give time for your muscles to repair and build.

Answer 7

Long Toss. Squats. Lunges.

More importantly work on your fundamentals.

Answer 8

dont try throwin it harder #1

you should try strengthening your legs so u can push off w/ more power, or you could use another grip, pull your glove hand into your body faster, before u pitch play catch with a weighted ball

Answer 9

Work your legs and abs. The strength of a throw comes from the legs, hips, and core, and the arm last.

Answer 10

pretty simple go up to ur nearest baseball academy and get some one to help u with ur mechanics