Learn to throw a circle changeup

If you have been trying to figure out how to grip and throw a circle changeup you will soon realize it’s all in the wrist. They key to an effective circle changeup is deception. A circle changeup may appear to look like a fastball but will happen in a slower and much lower when in the strike zone.

The first thing you need to get down is the actual grips in which you will make an OK sign with the one hand you use for throwing withyour index finger and thumb. You will need to center the ball between your three other fingers which should allow the ball to be safely tucked against the circle.

You should throw this particular pitch with the same body mechanics and arm speed as a fastball but turn the ball slightly over by pitching the circle to your target. This is known as pronating your hand which is similar to giving someone standing directly in front of you the thumbs down sign with your throwing hand. This will help to slow down the speed and give you the fading movement the arm throwing side of the plate.

A great way to learn the “fastball mechanics” but have the changeup speed is to keep practicing on your changeup as long as you throw beyond 90 feet. You should also alternate changeups and fastballs at 90 ft. or more for about 30 throws at least two times a week. This will help you to master the grip and throw a circle changeup as if you were doing it for years.

If you have been wondering how to grip and throw a circle changeup you know have all of the basics to get you where you need to be. This is a great throw that can help mix up a game so try it out the next time you are on the field.

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