Throw a Four Seam Fastball

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Steps

1. Find the continuous, or horseshoe, seam on the baseball.
2. Lick your fingers and dry them with dirt to get a better grip on the ball.
3. Grip the ball placing your index and middle fingers across the horseshoe seam.
4. Spread your fingers apart slightly, making sure your finger tips are a little bit over the laces.
6. Go through your normal windup or stretch.
   
   
7. Release the ball by letting your fingertips roll off the laces.

Tips

• Mix the 4-seam fastball in with other pitches. Most good batters will hit it if they see it all the time.
• Increase the velocity and movement of your fastball by moving your fingers so they touch.
• Roll the ball off your index finger for more spin and accuracy.
• If you start to lose control of your fastball, just relax and try not to throw it as hard.
• Hip rotation will help create leverage and increase speed.

Warnings

• Trying to throw the 4-seam fastball too hard can cause severe damage to your elbow and shoulder. Not overthrowing the ball puts less strain on those areas of the body.

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