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The gyroball is a pitch that when thrown may look like it is faster or slower than it really is.
Steps
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1Hold or grip the ball as you would for a four seam fastball.
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2Go into your normal windup. Raise your leg a little bit higher, so that when you land down, your foot in the ground, it gives firm support and balance.
- The pitcher's hips and shoulders have to be in sync for this pitch to work.
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3Use your right or left non-dominant arm to rotate your body before releasing the ball. This will cause you to release the ball as late as possible, so as confuse the batter.
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4Throw the ball with your palm facing third base for a right handed pitcher and first base for a left handed pitcher.
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5As you release the ball, turn your hand like the opposite of a curve ball or like a screwball. Rotate right for a lefty and left for a right. It should have a bullet-like spin.
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6Allow the ball to roll off your pointer finger.
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7Release fast. The pitch should look like either a fastball and comes in like a changeup or vise versa.
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Warnings
- Although this doesn't do as much damage as a screwball it can cause injury. Use it only as your out pitch or it may cause injuries, due to the torque.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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Things You'll Need
- Baseball glove
- Baseball
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