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  • bedardliz1128 Jun 10, 2008
    The essential element to a change(or a circle change) is fooling the hitter by making it look just like your fastball. So, it helps to make your chance-up a variation of your dominant fastball. For me personally, i throw my 2-seam with a lot of tail on it(probably because I'm left-handed)so I never really see the need to throw a 4-seam. Therefore, what you do is simply place your index, middle, and ring finger exactly where you grip your 2-seam fastball. This fools the hitters because it looks like your fastball, but comes in at 8-15 mph slower. You can do the same with a 4-seam change-up. The only way I see a circle change making a considerable amount of difference in movement is when you throw side-arm.
  • bedardliz1128 Jun 10, 2008
    The essential element to a change(or a circle change) is fooling the hitter by making it look just like your fastball. So, it helps to make your chance-up a variation of your dominant fastball. For me personally, i throw my 2-seam with a lot of tail on it(probably because I'm left-handed)so I never really see the need to throw a 4-seam. Therefore, what you do is simply place your index, middle, and ring finger exactly where you grip your 2-seam fastball. This fools the hitters because it looks like your fastball, but comes in at 8-15 mph slower. You can do the same with a 4-seam change-up. The only way I see a circle change making a considerable amount of difference in movement is when you throw side-arm.
  • bedardliz1128 Jun 10, 2008
    i feel that a circle change (or any change for that matter) should be a slower version of your dominating fastball. I personally am a 2-seam fastball guy, so all i do is push my fingers together and put the ring finger there as well, holding it just like a 2-seamer. Same if you are a 4-seam type pitcher. This really fools the batters. And I really don't think that a circle change gives the ball any more movement than a regular change does, unless you throw side-arm.
  • bedardliz1128 Jun 10, 2008
    i feel that a circle change (or any change for that matter) should be a slower version of your dominating fastball. I personally am a 2-seam fastball guy, so all i do is push my fingers together and put the ring finger there as well, holding it just like a 2-seamer. Same if you are a 4-seam type pitcher. This really fools the batters. And I really don't think that a circle change gives the ball any more movement than a regular change does, unless you throw side-arm.
  • cnut1016 Jan 16, 2007
    What kind of spin are you supposed to put on a circle change? Would some topspin help the ball to sink more, or is it something else that makes the pitch drop?
  • cnut1016 Jan 16, 2007
    What kind of spin are you supposed to put on a circle change? Would some topspin help the ball to sink more, or is it something else that makes the pitch drop?
  • cnut1016 Jan 16, 2007
    What kind of spin are you supposed to put on a circle change? Would some topspin help the ball to sink more, or is it something else that makes the pitch fade away?
  • cnut1016 Jan 16, 2007
    What kind of spin are you supposed to put on a circle change? Would some topspin help the ball to sink more, or is it something else that makes the pitch fade away?
  • Aug 08, 2006
    The best way to throw your change up is to put your index and middle fingers on the seams and bend your index finger so it looks like an OK sign without the ball. When thrown correctly, with no flick of the wrist and pushing it a bit, it will drop extremely and have a slight break on it.
  • Aug 08, 2006
    I have been trying a new delivery style (sidearm), but when I used overhand I came up with a type of circle change breaking ball. I was just experimenting with different pitches. I was working in my circle change up when I decided to throw it with a little flick of my wrist (like you do with a curveball) and the ball should make a downward darting motion like a curveball. I used this along with a normally thrown circle change to mix hitters up.
  • Aug 08, 2006
    1. Put your middle and ring finger on the seams, like your throwing a 2 seamer. Have your index and pinkie finger go on the side of the ball, and put your thumb just below your index finger. 2. Do your windup. 3. When you release the ball, extend to your target and let the ball slide out of your hand. The ball should come in like a fastball, and then die at the plate.
  • Aug 08, 2006
    When you throw the circle change, you should have your middle and ring finger with the seams like a two-seam fastball. When you release, you should try to drive your thumb into the ground. This will take speed off while adding movement to the pitch. It should tail away from lefties, almost like a screwball. Remember, it is important to keep the same arm motion while throwing the circle change, so you don't hint to the batter what you're throwing.
  • Aug 08, 2006
    1. Put your middle and ring finger on the seams, like your throwing a 2 seamer. Have your index and pinkie finger go on the side of the ball, and put your thumb just below your index finger. 2. Do your windup. 3. When you release the ball, extend to your target and let the ball slide out of your hand. The ball should come in like a fastball, and then die at the plate.
  • Aug 08, 2006
    I have been trying a new delivery style (sidearm), but when I used overhand I came up with a type of circle change breaking ball. I was just experimenting with different pitches. I was working in my circle change up when I decided to throw it with a little flick of my wrist (like you do with a curveball) and the ball should make a downward darting motion like a curveball. I used this along with a normally thrown circle change to mix hitters up.
  • Aug 08, 2006
    Throw like a change-up, but flick your wrist. The ball will rise, but it will slow down because of backspin, then it will drop. This is a good strikeout pitch.
  • Aug 08, 2006
    The best way to throw your change up is to put your index and middle fingers on the seams and bend your index finger so it looks like an OK sign without the ball. When thrown correctly, with no flick of the wrist and pushing it a bit, it will drop extremely and have a slight break on it.
  • Aug 08, 2006
    Grip the ball with your pointer finger and your thumb right at the front of the ball along the seam, to where it feels like you can barely hold on to the ball. When you throw it, throw as hard as you can and release the ball a little later then you would a normal pitch. This will give the pitch a slow speed and a crazy, sinking movement.
  • Jul 27, 2006
    Make a 'W' with your ring, middle, and index fingers. Put them on the ball right on top of the )( seams. Curl your thumb under and use just your pinky to hold it. Throw it like a fastball. It may either slide, drop, or pick up speed. It's awesome.
  • Jul 27, 2006
    Make a 'W' with your ring, middle, and index fingers. Put them on the ball right on top of the )( seams. Curl your thumb under and use just your pinky to hold it. Throw it like a fastball. It may either slide, drop, or pick up speed. It's awesome.
  • Jul 18, 2006
    -Grip the ball however you would to throw a circle change(grips differ based on hand size and such, it is important to find a grip that works for you) -Near release point, let your hand go around the ball, like turning a doorknob counter clockwise for a righty, and clockwise for a lefty, and follow through. For a righty the pitch will tail away from a left handed batter. For a lefty it will tail into a left handed batter. It is key to not slow your arm action down or even to change arm slots (as compared to a fastball), these are easy give-aways to attentive hitters that an off speed pitch is coming.
  • Jul 18, 2006
    -Grip the ball however you would to throw a circle change(grips differ based on hand size and such, it is important to find a grip that works for you) -Near release point, let your hand go around the ball, like turning a doorknob counter clockwise for a righty, and clockwise for a lefty, and follow through. For a righty the pitch will tail away from a left handed batter. For a lefty it will tail into a left handed batter. It is key to not slow your arm action down or even to change arm slots (as compared to a fastball), these are easy give-aways to attentive hitters that an off speed pitch is coming.
  • Jul 06, 2006
    Throw the ball like you would throw a curveball, just move your two fingers to the left and don't snap it as hard.
  • Jul 06, 2006
    Throw the ball like you would throw a curveball, just move your two fingers to the left and don't snap it as hard.
  • Jun 30, 2006
    I like to throw lots of fastballs. I try to throw them nothing but fastballs, get two strikes on them and throw the change-up right down the middle of the plate. It throws off the batters timing off and it drops a little bit.
  • Jun 30, 2006
    I have been trying a new delivery style (sidearm), but when I used overhand I came up with a type of circle change breaking ball. I was just experimenting with different pitches. I was working in my circle changeup when I decided to throw it with a little flick of my wrist (like you do with a curveball) and the ball made a downward darting motion; like a curveball. I used this pitch, along with a normally thrown circle change, to mix hitters up.

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