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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

  1. Full motion, change-up grip
  2. Same arm speed as a fastball
  3. Same mechanics
  4. Ten each, then swap

Coaching points

Adjust it

Harder

Catcher moves back 1.5 m every five throws.