my curveballs broken!!!some help?

Question

I throw 3/4 but i dont understand the snapping andpulling motion. I throw very hard with a slider but i need something slower . I havea circle changeup too but i would like to have a nice 2-8 curve. Any pointers or sites????

Answer 1

your what balls are what?!?!?!


snapping and pulling


hard with a slider


need something slower

a nice 2-"8" curve



Just what exactly are you talking about here? hmmmmmm?



OBVIOUSLY answerer "J2" does not have a sense of humor.

Answer 2

This question isn't so easy to answer without actually showing it, but I'll make an attempt. I pitch, and throw 3/4 as well. I usually can get a 12-6 curve, but usually a 2-8--it all depends on the release point.

The actual grip depends on the individual; I place one of the 4-seams on the outside of my middle finger. The key is the motion and release (what you've been taught as the"snapping and pulling motion").

Here's my best attempt to describe the release: if you let your arm hang by your side with a ball in your hand, cock your wrist so your fingertips are touching your side. Raise your arm to your release point with your hand like this--this is the how a curve is released.

The snap occurs when you release the ball (snap your arm forward, and let the ball roll off your hand so it has forward spin). The pulling occurs right after you snap to create the describe forward spin--pull your arm through the motion just like your fastball or slider.

The key to a curve that does not hang is to be sure to throw the pitch toward the catcher, and not up in the air.

I hope this helps a little...the best thing to do is to make sure to practice and tinker with it b/c everyone's curve is different.

Answer 3

The easiest way to explain it with out showing you is you want to grip the ball with your middle and pointer fingers surounding the stitches along the horseshoe. Hold it tight to slow it down. When you are going through your wind up pretend there is a pane of glass two feet in front of you. You are going to throw it just like your fast ball, except you want to pull your arm down as if the glass was really there. When you follow thru your hand should end up at your left ankle. (if you are right handed) That will give you the spin you need. Play around with it to figure out the release point and try different arm speeds. It is a fun pitch to throw.

Answer 4

It depends on how old you are. If you are under 18 and are developing physically, it is advisable NOT to throw curve balls at all because it is a great strain on your elbow and shoulder. However, to be sure, check with a physical therapist or professional trainer. Don't ruin your arm trying to be a big leaguer when you are not ready to be one.

Chow!!

Answer 5

ouch. You're as cold as ice MoBi.

Dude if you throw a circle change why do you need something slower? Keep it simple. Work on your fastball and forget the curve.