OK. Im 18 and im a pitcher. Im trying to get a knuckle ball working. I have it down enough to where the ball has no rotation, but theres not much movement. How do i get more movement, through it harder, softer ? Thanks
2007-04-14 07:51:03 · 3 answers · asked by packman 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
The optimal knuckleball travels betweekn 55 and 65 miles an hour. The idea behind the knucleball is not no movement there has to be some movement or the ball won't knuckle. So the answer is throw it smarter, not faster or slower. The knuckling occurs from the air hitting the stiches of the ball, make sure there are more stiches are on one side. this will make for more movement. The drawback is that anyone on base should and will steal bases on you like crazy. Also you will issue alot of walks, but you wont be giving up many homeruns.
2007-04-14 08:40:46 · answer #1 · answered by Michael L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many things come into factors with a good knuckle ball. the arm angle. 12-6 is known to be the best. The grip your using on the ball. people with longer nails tend to have wicked knuckle balls. They sink their nails into the ball, with the release causing more breack with a Fast Motion is the best way. Even though i hear the knuckle ball is really a change up pitch, some guys tell me that a good grip with a slow pitch is the best.
2007-04-14 15:33:55 · answer #2 · answered by QbanB55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im only 13 but i know alotttttt about baseball and pitching and what you shud do is try throwing it a little harder an geting a little more on it..keep your arm a little stiffer n jus put a little more on it
2007-04-14 15:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by Ben-Jamin 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋