How to Throw a Knuckleball
How do I throw a knuckleball is a question that comes up on many ball fields every year. Players like to mess around with grips and the knuckleball is a fun one to play with. Now that R.A. Dickey has won the Cy Young award, I imagine we will see more knuckleballs when we watch players playing catch this year. So who better to explain how to throw the knuckleball than the man himself.
Observations From the World Series: Pitcher’s Pronating Throwing Hand
This is part three of a three part post on observations from the 2012 World Series.
I’m not much of a pitching guru, but it caught my eye when I saw in super slow motion during the World Series what a pitcher’s hand actually does after release of the ball. As a right-handed thrower, the hand actually turns hard to the left after release (pronation) on a fastball. Follow the link below to see what I mean with Tim Lincecum. Does your pitching coach teach this? Does he have to or is it a natural reaction? Food for thought. Consult your local pitching professional.
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