How to properly grip and throw a palmball

When determining how to grip and throw a palmball (or palm ball) you may also hear it referred to as a four finger changeup or a palm ball. This is one of 2 or 3 variations of the changeup with an off speed pitch.

A palmball is usually gripped by holding it tightly deep in your hand while wrapping all of the fingers around it snuggly. It’s a 4 fingered change up where the ball will be centered in your hand between your ring fingers and your middle finger. The ring fingers and index finger will be placed on each side of the ball for balance, and your thumb will be placed directly below the ball. At the balls release point, try to turn it over just a bit in order to gain more movement from your ball. The deeper that your grip is the more friction will be created from the ball which will take off the velocity.

Keep in mind that as with all off speed pitches your arm speed and the mechanics of your pitching delivery will need to be the same as when pitching a fastball. It really doesn’t take that long to learn how to grip and throw a palmball but it will take practice if you want to learn how to do it correctly and efficiently.

The best way to learn How to grip and throw a palmball is to practice with other pitchers who have already mastered it and don’t mind helping you get it perfect as well. You need to make sure to keep your fingers and arm in the right position at all times even when you want to try a different pitch. It’s important to not overdo it and take on too many pitches at one time. Learn one at a time for the best results.

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