What are some tips on throwing a split finger fastball?

Answer 1

Click on the 'How to Throw a Fastball' link on this page to learn the technique of throwing a fast ball.

In order to become a fast bowler you have be very fit and have athletic body. Initially you should have 8 to 10 meters of run-up (starting point from where you start running). Just before the back crease, take a jump, straighten you left arm and swing the right one (assuming that you are a right handed bowler) in a way that it throws the ball like a cannon.

Answer 2

There are two differant ways to throw a basic fastball in softball. there is the west coast pitch : you put your hands above your head and then bring your throwing arm in a ciricle and then release. there is the east coast pitch : you bring your hands to the side of your throwing side and then bring your throwing arm in a rotation and release. you can do either of these no matter where you live. what ever one is easier. personaly i think the west coast pitch is easier. you can also throw change ups, knuckle balls, risers, or a 2 finger pitch.

Answer 3

first of all who ever asked this is either a soccer player or a complete idiot! (no offense) well to awns er your question u throw it FAST, and make sure you have your fingers on the four-seam to make it go straight. and throw it almost as hard as u can.

Answer 4

Grip the ball with your pointer finger and middle finger on the outsides of the seams, running along the seams. To make this clearer, grip it along the seams, then slide your two fingers out to the outside. Have yoru thumb and ring finger under the ball, about the same spot under the ball as your two fingers are on top. This provides support and accuracy. When you throw, snap your wrist to give the pitch more "pop" and it will drop better. The best affect will come if you throw this pitch overhand rather than 3/4 or sidearmed. Pitch it low in the zone. Leaving it high may lead to HR's.

Answer 5

To throw a softball, you pretty much have to have strong arms and ESPECIALLY legs... You start at you hip and bring the ball around your body in a circl , kind of like a windmill, and you release at your hip with a snap in your wrists.