How to Throw a Fastball

Blow Batters away with heat.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Baseball
• Catcher
• Catcher's glove

1. Choose one or both grips for different speed and movement.

2. The first grip. Take the ball and turn it so then you can put your index and middle finger on the seams at its widest point. Your ring finger, and thumb should support the ball.

3. Alternatively, grip the ball with your index and middle fingers on the seams closest point.

4. Go to your wind-up. Remember to pivot and shift your body.

5. Remember its a fastball so you want to throw it as fast as possible.

Tips & Warnings

• The more spin the less speed but it will be harder to hit.
• Try combining this pitch with a changeup or throw it at different speeds.
• Hitting is all about timinig.