This pitch is good for young pitchers because it's easy to grip. Center your ring, middle and index fingers on top of the baseball, across the seams, like a four-seam fastball.
The thumb and pinky finger should be on the leather under the ball. If your hands are big enough, see if you can put your thumb and pinky finger together on the bottom of the ball – it could help your control and give you a better feel.
The ball should be held deep in the hand, with equal pressure on all fingers. Keep your wrist stiff and throw it straight down. Throw it just like a fastball, with the same arm speed and release point.
