If you are right-handed, hold the ball in your right hand. If you are left-handed, hold the ball in your left hand.
If this feels unnatural to you, you can also keep your feet together or bend slightly at the waist. Make sure to keep your knees soft. Do not lock them!
Make sure that your palm is facing your target.
This movement should be quick, but not too forceful or you may end up getting an excessive speed warning from the umpire.
The rest of your fingers can press against the ball where it feels natural, but focus most of the pressure on the ball with your index finger and thumb. Imagine you are gripping a soda can. This is similar to how your index finger and thumb should be positioned on the ball.
Keep your knees loose, not locked.
The ball should be right behind your hips. Bring your arm back to a comfortable position. Don’t overextend it.
If you are left-handed, twist the ball to the right as you bring it forward to pitch.
You may also take a step back with your dominant foot or bend slightly at the hips if this feels natural to you.
If you are right-handed, hold the ball with your right hand. If you are left-handed, hold the ball with your left hand.
Hold the ball so that your knuckles are facing in the direction you want to pitch.
Remember to keep the ball below the level of your waist as you swing forward.
