Pitching Grips
| Fastball | Split Finger | |
|---|---|---|
| Angle | zero-degrees/palm facing towards the catcher | zero-degrees/palm facing towards the catcher |
| Grips | second and middle fingers across four seams or two seams | same as the fastball but with second and middle finger "split" |
| Screwball | Curveball | |
| Angle | 90-degree/palm facing away from you | 90-degree/palm facing in towards you |
| Grips | Second and middle fingers across two seams. The entire hand should end up with the palm facing down or back. | Second and middle fingers across two seams. Spin is given by applying pressure with middle finger while flicking wrist downward. |
| Slider | Sinker | |
| Angle | 45-degree/palm half facing in towards you | 45-degree/palm half facing away from you |
| Grips | Index and middle finger should be placed along seam on two seam side of baseball. Middle finger will cut across the center axis of the ball turning towards you | same as the slider but with the middle finger turning away from you |
