Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

When thrown correctly, a twisted ball can be a dangerous serve. Throwing the ball in a reverse spin (pitch) arc is easy to understand but difficult to master. If you want to learn and improve on this feed, which was popular in the early 20th century and is still very popular today, read on for tips and tricks.

Steps

1. 1 Place your index and middle finger on the inside of the seams, you should grab onto the ball. This is a grip along the line of two seams; There are many other tackles to spin the ball, but this is one that all beginners should start with. Be sure to hold your index and middle fingers together while grabbing.
   • Place your index finger over the seam. This way, it will give more control over the ball, make more space between the fingers before the actual throw.
   • Grasp the baseball so that your two fingers cross the bottom of the arc.Again, the more force is created before the ball goes out of hand, the more likely it is to spin if done properly.
2. 2 Swing and start the throwing movement as you would do a straight serve. Simulating the movement of a straight throw is important here. You want to hide your serve until the last moment so that the batter doesn't know in advance what kind of serve you will be using.
3. 3 As you twist the serve, your wrist moves in the opposite direction, throwing the ball in an arc. The spun ball spins in an unexpected direction. If you throw with your right hand, your left hand is pulled back. To get this type of ball spin you have to turn your wrist counterclockwise, if you do it right you will be a nimble pitcher.
4. 4 When you finish throwing, you push the ball with your index finger until it flies out. While you are doing this, think about the contact of the ball with your index finger. This should give the ball a more arched path.
5. 5 Throw the twisted ball prudently. The twisted ball can be a dangerous serve for a batter, but it has also acquired a reputation as a dangerous serve for pitchers. This is due to the fact that the pitcher cannot repeat such a throw often, his wrist starts to get tired and this serve becomes difficult. Pitchers who specialize in spinning balls often find that the torque produced by the throw in the hand is inconvenient and can lead to surgery.

Tips

• Simplify this feed. Take your time and be careful to avoid injury.
• A left-hander usually does not throw a twisted ball.

Warnings

• This serve is very difficult to throw and if you throw too many throws it can cause SEVERE pain in your hand.
• Make sure your arm is fully rested before doing this serve.