How do you throw an effective sinker?
Question:I am a high school baseball pitcher, and I've been pitching for only three years now. I played last year and was wondering how to throw an effective sinker to induce lots of groundballs. I think that will be the only way I can truly be successful because I can't overpower anyone with a fastball, my curveball seems to be picked up easily and my only plus-plus pitch is a circle change-up. Location for me is obviously key, but adding a sinker to my repertoire is one of my top goals. Any tips? Good grips, arm action, arm slot or delivery style?
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Best Answer - Chosen by AskerIt's easier than you might think. (overhand delivery)
1)Hold the ball with the seams instead of across them
2)Apply a little pressure to the bottom of the ball with your thumb
This will reduce the 6-12 spin. Also, be aware that using your thumb will reduce velocity a little, but that's ok. If you use the same arm speed as your fastball, the difference in speed will be negligible and the drop will be just enough to get your double play ball.
Going further. Take a little off of it. You now have a terrific off-speed pitch that sinks alot more. You'll get some K's out of it, but you'll get a ton of weak ground balls to 3rd base
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Well, you get a rotten egg and.wait! Ohhhhh!! You said a SINKER. I thought you said,STINKER!Who's more likely to get a hit today, Edgar Renteria or Royce Clayton?
Follow this link:(I know it says Splitfinger Fastball, but it will sink if thrown correctly.)
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IM A HIGH SCHOOL PITCHER TOO SO LISTEN UP!Dont worry about a sinker. It is difficult to learn and it takes FOREVER. As in maybe 2 years to perfect it. Try a cutter, its much easier to learn and has the same result. Hold like a 4 seam but move finger slightly diagonal in comparison to the seam's horshoe shape. It will move like a sinker if thrown right.
GOOD LUCK!
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