How Do You Throw A Knuckleball With A Baseball?
The knuckleball is the one pitch in baseball where the pitcher has absolutely no control of where the ball will end up. Traditionally, the ball has no spin when thrown and can go in any direction. When thrown properly, it can be a deceitful pitch to the hitter. The key to throwing the knuckleball is a proper grip of the ball and hand motion. Press your knuckles against the seams of the baseball. The thumb does not need to be against the ball. If taken off of the baseball, your hand would look like a claw. Wind-up as you usually would. Do not deviate from your usual wind-up. Having a consistent wind-up will help deceive the hitter. Keep your wrist straight upon releasing the ball. Unlike other pitches where much depends on the “flicking” of the wrist, the knuckleball calls for keeping the wrist firm and pushing the ball out of the hand rather than throwing it. Extend your fingers toward home plate after you release the ball. This will ensure a strong follow-through. Your pitching arm sh
