How to Throw Baseball Pitches
Guide Note There are
some basic fundamentals that every pitcher must know to learn How to Throw
Baseball Pitches. This page provides information on how to grip the baseball
for popular types of pitches and how to use proper pitching mechanics to ensure
fluidity of motion and accuracy of pitches.
Table of Contents
Pitching Tips
Every pitcher will develop a personal technique and
approach to pitching.
Experiment with all kinds of different techniques to
find what works best for you.
Baseball is the only sport where the defensive team
has possession of the ball, making the pitcher perhaps the most important
player on the field.
Great pitchers use a variety of different pitches,
varying pitches' speeds and movements to gain competitive advantage against the
batter.
Popular Pitches:
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Curveball
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Introduction
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You've probably
thrown a baseball before. But it's likely that nobody confuses you for a Major Leaguer (or a Minor Leaguer, or
even a semi-pro ballplayer). As anyone who's watched baseball knows, each
pitcher has his
own stance, motion, arm angle, and delivery. And that
means you can experiment with your delivery and pitches to find what gets you a
little more "oomph" in your throws. Maybe you'll never advance beyond
your rec league, but, with a little practice, you can wow your friends and
teammates with strong, accurate throws all day long.
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An accurate pitch
begins before you even start your throwing motion. Pre-pitch fundamentals are just as
important as a strong and accurate arm. Your entire body goes into delivering a
pitch, so you have to know how to make every part best work in concert to
deliver the perfect pitch every time. How you set your feet and legs (your
stance) is the first step in making a successful pitch.
WARNING: Pitching can put a tremendous strain on all parts of
the body—most specifically the arm.[1] Younger pitchers are especially vulnerable
to arm troubles.[2] If you experience pain or
discomfort while pitching, consult your doctor. Younger pitchers involved with
any level of development within little league baseball should consult the latest guidelines regarding pitch counts.
Face your target.
Your feet should be just outside your shoulders.
Keep your legs straight, about a shoulder-width apart.
If you're on a pitching mound with a rubber, stand
near the right of the rubber if you're right-handed, left of the rubber if
you're left-handed.
Raise both hands to about chest level while holding
the ball in your glove.
TIP: You should stretch before you begin to pitch.[1]
