Sidearm/Submarine/or Three-Quarter, what's the way to go? Any input appreciated.?
Question:I'm 6'2", about 230lbs. Basically, I've been told I won't get to do anything but pitch next year from my coach(I won't go into details). And I normally like to throw sidearm, but occasionally I get a coach that makes me throw over. My coach I think is looking for a sidearm/submarine pitcher for the staff, because the main one graduated this past year, and i want a chance to play varsity. This is what I throw from each slot:
<<<Three Quarter>>>-2 Seam Fastball-About 80mph w/ a little bit of movement down and in-Slider-About 65 to 70, it's a work in progress though-Curveball-it's a 11-to-5(ish), about 55-60mph<<<Sidearm>>>-2 seam fastball-about 75mph, has about double the movement of my 3/4 fastball-Slurve-changes depending on how hard I throw it, break like a slider either way, its probably my best pitch comes in from 60-70mph
<<<Submarine>>>-fastball-about 65-70mph, breaks down quite a bit-curveball- I don't like to throw it down here, it tends to rise instead of drop, 50-55mph
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which arm slot do you have the most effectiveness with? That should be where you throw from. Based on your stuff, I'd guess it's sidearm, but I'd actually have to see it in person to judge.That said, 3/4 puts the least stress on your arm, and is best long term. Generally pitchers become sidearm because they are ineffective at 3/4, and become submariners because they are ineffective at 3/4 and sidearm. So, I'd start with 3/4, and only switch to one of the others if you can't get it done at 3/4
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I would go with sidearm. second is submarine. i sometimes pitch submarine. last time that i did, i struck out the side twice in five innings, and finished with twelve k's. Also, keep working on that curve. people are not used to seeing a 5 to 11 pitch, and they tend to whiff at the ball a lot.For the three-quarter curve, try to bring your arm in the 12 to six motion, and the ball will follow.
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Three Quarters. It's a little less stress on your arm and it is the only way you are getting adequate velocity on your fastball. Pitching is about location and movement. However,as a varsity pitcher you should be throwing at least 80 MPH. If your fastball is sitting at 75 MPH or less your control and location better be really good because the hitters will be sitting on you. With that being said, At 80 MPH you better spot the ball well, especially against the better teams. At least at 80 MPH you give yourself a chance to be effective especially if you have movement and a good off speed pitch. You can have a sneaky fastball at the Varsity level. I had a pitcher throw about 80-82MPH for my varsity team and he had a good hammer. He won first team all league. He spotted the ball O.K. put he mixed pitches well. Good Luck!Who has hit the most home runs before the all-star break?
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