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Step By Step: How To Throw A Slider

By Scott Kendrick, About.com

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What's A Slider?

Side view of a slider grip.

The slider is part fastball, part breaking ball. It's more like a fastball in that it's more effective the faster it's thrown. The slider breaks late, making it one of the most effective pitches in baseball.

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