How to Throw a Curveball
A curveball is a pitch that appears to be heading straight, but then suddenly drops to either the left or right depending on the throwing hand of the pitcher. For many summers, I practiced throwing the curveball to perfect my technique. The curveball has been a major key to victories I’ve had as a pitcher. I have used the curveball to keep batters guessing since, I was old enough to throw the pitch. The proper throwing motion is the first aspect of throwing a good curveball. I start by placing my feet parallel with my shoulders. Next, I turn the foot that’s on my throwing hand side, so my toes point out. I bend at the knee and push forward with that foot, while stepping with the opposite foot. Simultaneously I throw my arm, bent 45 degrees at th
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