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Step by Step: How to Throw a Curveball

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Keep your arm angle the same, or the batter might be able read your intention to throw a curve.

  • When throwing, keep your wrist cocked and rotated toward your body – the ball and the palm of your hand should be facing toward you. Keep your elbow up, turn your wrist and snap your wrist down as you release the ball. The ball won’t curve without the snap. It will require trial and error to find the correct release point.

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