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Change-up catch
Pitchers
EasyAbout 5 minPairsPIT006
Throwing the change-up with the same arm speed and mechanics as the fastball.
Original drill sheet (PIT006)
Set up
Partners about 12 m apart along a foul line. The catcher crouches.
You need: Gloves, balls
Steps
- Full motion, change-up grip
- Same arm speed as a fastball
- Same mechanics
- Ten each, then swap
Coaching points
- Arm speed sells the pitch
- Do not slow the arm to slow the ball
Adjust it
HarderCatcher moves back 1.5 m every five throws.