I. Introduction
Welcome and Introduction
1
About the Authors
2
Myth of Pitching Grips Explained
3
Pitching Philosophy
4
The Four-Seam Fastball
5-7
The Two-Seam Fastball
8-10
The Cut-Fastball
11-13
The Curveball
14-16
The Slider
17-19
The Circle Change-Up
20-22
The Split-Finger Fastball
23-25
Final Thoughts
26
Stance Mistakes
Table of Contents
II. Baseball Pitching Grips
Congratulations on receiving your copy of Baseball Pitching Grips
101 I’m happy to tell you that you’ve found the right resource for
improving your knowledge and understanding baseball pitching
grips. In this illustrated pitching guide you will find a step by step
process of pitching grips broken down into an easy-to-follow guide.
You will find pictures, strategies, drills, and helpful tips that will
give you all you need while you develop your own repertoire of
pitches to use effectively.
The philosophy, fundamentals, and pitching grips within these pages
have been used to successfully instruct countless athletes. The
information accumulated has been learned and practiced at all levels
of baseball and countless hours of practice, research, and develop-
ment. Pitching a baseball and developing proper pitching grips and
arm motions is one of the toughest athletic activities to master as a
baseball player. We fully understand that it is equally challenging to
coach pitching grips and usages. As you continue to work through
this guide, we at The Pitching Academy welcome your
communication of thoughts, successes, and questions. Come and
visit often and join us in our mission to improve the baseball com-
munity in America.
Let’s learn some pitching grips!
Welcome and Intro
Welcome and Introduction