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Step 1
Place the softball in your dominant pitching arm. If you are right handed, you usually pitch with your right hand, and the same is true if you are left handed. Proper positioning of the ball in the pitching hand ensures that a pitcher can obtain the optimum spin on the ball.
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Step 2
Place your thumb under the ball with your index, middle and ring fingers on top of the ball. You pinky finger should be on the side of the ball. A great way to ensure you have proper positioning is to place black tape on all four seams. Then you can easily identify the seams and place your fingers on the tape, helping to properly align your grip.
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Step 3
Place the pads of your fingers on the seams or on the black tape on the side of the ball, shaped like a “U” or horseshoe. Place your index next to your middle finger. Place your middle finger so it is pushing against the long seam on the ball. This will help to control the spin on the ball.
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Step 4
Place your thumb on the seam opposite he seam where the middle finger lies. Your thumb should be on the underside of the ball, and your fingers should be on the top of the ball.
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Step 5
Grip the ball tightly by adding pressure using your fingers. You can control the spin of the ball by controlling the pressure you place on the ball and by using proper positioning of the fingers. Now you are ready to throw a softball.
