New Curve and i cant control it?

Question

I have a new curve that i got and its a new way to hold it(i dont think grip matters if it dose then please email and ill explain)it breaks down and away from a right handed batter. but i cant get it to the right degree where it will go into the strike zone, is there anything that i can do? a drill or somtin

Answer 1

without even explaining it, you have what's called a "2-8 curveball". On a clock, the movement of the ball is from 2-8 for a righty and 10-4 for a lefty. basically your armslot is off. if you have a 2-8 curve, you are probably throwing whats called 3/4. You should move your arm to the overhand slot, where your elbow comes right by your ear when you throw. this armslot will put the proper "12-6" spin on the ball, if thrown right, that will make it end up either across the plate or inside for a strike. Also, keep your hips closed and "lead with your heal" to increase its effectiveness. If you can throw a 12-6 hook over the inside half of the plate, you'll pretty much be unhittable. cheers---if the armslot thing doesn't work out, then stay 3/4 and work on a slider if your're old enough (17-18)

Answer 2

There is another question here about how to throw a curve that I just answered look at it! But as far as control well that is where you will have to get a feel for your release point so practice practice practice til you get it down! It is about muscle memory once you find the point you just keep working it and you will get the control you are looking for! Then you can start with the moving it in and out on the batter!

Answer 3

Practice. Practice. Practice. Don't throw it hard, at first, just try to be accurate. Soon enough your muscles will find out what it feels like when you throw it in the strike zone, and then you'll find more and more of your pitches being strikes; and you will find you can throw those strikes harder.

Answer 4

you are probably throwing it to high or not enough english. Is it a 12-6 curve?

Answer 5

just practice