2025
2025
The index and middle fingers are placed perpendicular across the seams, forming a "C" shape
- The thumb rests on the smooth leather directly below the ball
- The grip should be firm but not too tight
- This pitch is straight and hard, and is the go-to pitch for speed
The index and middle fingers are placed along the seams, where they are wider apart
- The thumb goes underneath, slightly off-center
- This pitch offers movement along with speed
The index finger and thumb are held in a circle around the ball, creating an "OK" sign
- The middle finger is held along the straight seam
- The pitch is thrown with pronation
- This pitch tends to have some drop and some horizontal run