6 Tips For Throwing A Good Curve Ball

It takes time to master a good curve ball. Here are six baseball pitching tips to get you pointed in the right direction.

1. Should be thrown with little less speed than the fastball, but the same motion.

2. Shorten your stride on the curve.

3. Lead with your chest and elbow and back of wrist should face batter upon release.

4. Stay on top of the ball and pull forward and across the body to the left knee. Wrist should end up wrapped around his waist.

5. On curve ball should have pitch change two planes -- down and away.

6. Karate chop best describes hand acceleration required for a good curve ball.