How To Throw A Fastball

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How To Throw A Fastball

• By Brad Nickles

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Why You Throw A Fastball

• A fastball is key pitch that all pitches are
  based upon. The fastball is used in all
  situations, throughout time it has been the go to
  pitch. If you have good junk ,such as a
  curveball and a change-up, a fastball can set up
  the off-speed pitches as mentioned before.

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Why Location is Important

• Location is important because you can pick out
  the hitters weakness and capitalize upon his
  mistakes. Location also can control the balance
  of the hitter, if the hitter is guessing where
  your going to throw the ball then he is less
  likely to hit the ball.

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Why Speed Helps

• Speed helps because there is less reaction time
  for a hitter. Often greater speed can offset
  less control. Speed can dominate hitters and can
  control the game.

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Different Kinds of Fastballs

• Four seam- Less movement, more velocity
• Two seam- More movement, less velocity
• Cutter- Slight last minute drop or slice
• Split-finger- Knuckles and drops, great movement

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Fastball Grips