How to Throw a Screwball

You don't have to be a screwball to throw this pitch, but not knowing how to do it properly may screw up an otherwise perfect arm. If you have the arm maturity to try advanced pitches, though, you may want to give it a try. Follow these steps to keep it safe and simple.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Baseball Fielding Gloves
• Baseballs
• Pitching Trainers
• Baseball Cleats
• Baseball Caps/hats

1. 

   Grip the ball as you would a four-seamed fastball. The index and middle fingers should be on top of the ball across the seams at the widest point. Hold the fingers about 1/2 inch apart from one another.

2. Place the thumb under the ball across the seam and curl the ring finger and pinkie along one side. The two smallest fingers should make little contact with the ball's surface.

3. 

   Hold the ball with your fingertips away from the palm of your hand.

4. The index finger and thumb should provide all the pressure. The middle finger releases the ball.

5. 

   Go into your wind-up. Remember to pivot and shift your body weight from the back foot forward toward home plate.

6. 

   Turn your wrist inward in a corkscrew motion just before releasing the pitch. This rotation is the opposite of a curveball. For left-handed pitchers, the ball should break down and away from right-handed hitters.

7. 

   Follow through the ball as if it were a fastball. Your feet should parallel each other at the end of the pitch, and your throwing arm should come across the front of your body.

Tips & Warnings

• The screwball is an advanced pitch that may cause arm damage. Consult a manager or coach about the effects of throwing this pitch.

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[baseball14]

on 7/7/2009 i threw the scerw ing a game and just after 7 games i had scouts watching every one of my games

[BennettHarvey]

on 6/15/2008 8=================> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[bamf69]

on 5/13/2008 I just throw the mother ****er as hard as i can and i usually get outstanding results

[baseballstarmg6]

on 5/12/2008 These were good instructions on how to throw a screwball. I have been working on this pitch for a while and i have almost perfected it. I use this pitch in games and i have struck out a lot of batters with it.
This is an effective pitch but i wouldn't suggest it for pitchers under the age of 15 because it puts a lot of strain on your arm.

[baseballstarmg6]

on 5/12/2008 These were good instructions to learn how to throw a screwball. I have been working on it for a while and i have almost perfected it. I have been using this pitch in games and i have struck out a lot of batters with it.
It is a good pitch to use if your arm is mature enough to throw it. It puts a lot of strain on your arm so i wouldn't suggest this pitch for anyone under the age of 15 years old.