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Step By Step: How To Throw A Changeup

By Scott Kendrick, About.com

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Following Through

Pedro Martinez throws one of the best changeups in the majors.

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As it is with all of pitching, keeping your intentions secret is a big part of the battle.

Keep the ball hidden in your glove when you're throwing, or you might tip off the batter (or a baserunner or base coach) what pitch you're throwing.

Wind up normally and throw. Don't forget to follow through. When you don't follow through, the ball will likely stay high.

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