| How to Throw a Cut Fastball |
How to Throw a Cut Fastball The cutter really acts as two pitches in one slider and fastball The ball has a fastball rotation, around 60 feet it cuts. For a right handed pitcher it cuts into a left handed batter. Just opposite for a left handed pitcher.The purpose of throwing a cut fastball is to make the hitter hit the ball without connecting with the fat part of the bat and giving it a good ride. The hitter will see a fastball and will not expect the ball to move. Throw Knee Buckling Pitches!
Cutter Tip#1: Make sure you dont place the ball deep into your palm. All pitches eventually leave your fingertips, but you want to keep the ball moving quickly like your fastball. Cutter Tip #2: Like a lot of off-speed pitches, this pitch takes awhile to get used to. You will experiment with different amounts of pressure on the ball to get a feel of what is going to work best for you. But if you dont ever get used to it its okay. Remember, you only need three great pitches to become successful. Learn more pitches that will keep your competition thinking. Get your copy of Pitching Grips 101 today! Add 3+ MPH to your fastball!
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