5 Drills to Teaching the Curveball

When teaching the curveball to a pitcher, you want to teach an effective curveball.

There are 5 keys to an effective curveball.

• Create Maximum Top Spin
• Use Fastball Arm Action 
• Incorporate Appropriate Leverage 
• Release Producing Vertical Break 
• Linear Finish in Proper Fielding Position

It is easier to teach new things through isolation drills.

Here are the 5 drills recommended in the article:

1. Two Knee Laydown Spinners
2. Two Knee Arm Swing Spinners
3. Getting to the Kickstand
4. Step-Behind Spinners
5. Double Bounce Karate Chops

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