If you are a baseball pitcher, learning how to throw the ball harder will greatly improve your effectiveness. While improving the speed of your pitches isn't the only quality needed to be a great pitcher, it's one of the most important. You won't be able to throw harder overnight. Here are some things you can do to throw as hard as possible.
Steps
Step 1. Start gently throwing with a partner at the start of each session
This will allow you to warm up your shooting arm and reduce the risk of injury.
Step 2. Stand approximately 15 meters from your partner when you start throwing
As your arm warms up, increase the distance between the two of you.
- The maximum distance between you and your partner should allow you to throw comfortably, without straining too much and without giving too much parabola to the ball.
- When you continue to cast with your partner, over the course of the days and weeks you will be able to cast for longer.
Step 3. Hold the ball with your index and middle fingers, keeping the seams perpendicular to the fingers
This type of throw is called a four-stitch fastball, and it helps you reach higher speeds. Almost always this launch will have a higher speed than the others.
This is called a four-stitch fastball, because during flight the four seams rotate in the air, minimizing friction, and maximizing the number of rotations and speed
Step 4. Focusing on repeating the correct throwing movements will help you not waste energy and improve your speed
- After loading, the front foot should always hit the ground just before the ball is released.
- According to your height, the front foot should drop 1-1.5 meters from the mound.
- When you release the ball, your shoulders should be perpendicular to home plate.
Step 5. Participating in regular workouts to improve your fitness will help you throw harder, although you should always consult a doctor before starting a training program
While a lot of the work during the throw is done by your arm, strengthening your legs, middle, and upper body will help you strain your arm less and improve your speed.
Step 6. Work on the throwing arm regularly
If you are currently a pitcher on a baseball team, be sure to work on the pitch on days off the pitch. If you don't play on a team, train regularly anyway.