Switch Pitching 101

Ambidextrous pitcher Henry Knight throwing fastballs and changeups during a bullpen session at the K Center in Seattle. Watch the circle changeup at  0:30 The circle change looks like a fastball on release, but comes in 8-10 mph slower to the plate and then drops low in the strike zone. From the side it can look like a curveball to the spectator – due to the drop the ball makes in front of the plate. UW starting pitcher, Tyler Davis , gave Knight valuable tips on throwing the circle changeup. Jamie Moyer proved that the changeup is one of the best pitches in baseball. The changeup keeps hitters guessing and off-balance during the swing. Pitches in video: Fastball (4-seam & 2-seam), Circle Changeup ... How to throw a changeup with Tim Collins Pro pitcher Tim Collins demonstrates two changeup grips: Palmball and Circle Changeup. ...

Pro pitcher Tim Collins demonstrates two changeup grips: Palmball and Circle Changeup. Tips for throwing a changeup: - Use a grip that is comfortable - Keep the wrist stiff - "Pull down the lamp shade" to get backspin on the ball - Keep the same arm speed as the fastball 5'7" Tim Collins is a left-handed relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. Collins trains at Cressey Performance (CP). Tim Collins  Statistics and History -  Baseball -Reference.com Tim Collins pitching video ..................... Henry Knight , a  high school switch pitcher , throws the circle change from both sides. He throws the changeup hard away or low inside using fastball arm speed. The pitch looks like a fastball to the batter, but it moves 10 mph slower and has a late drop – so it throws off a batter's timing. How to throw a changeup with Jamie Moyer   >> ..................... .

"The Change-up is hand in hand the most important pitch equal to the fastball." - Fred Corral, College Pitching Coach This is a series of little drills you can utilize to master the change-up. Hopefully this clip will assist you with the understanding of why the ball is slower and to also give ideas to how to simplify that process.  The key to the change-up is simplicity and trust. Simplify it by throwing the back-inside, trust it by not overthinking it. The Change-up is hand in hand the most important pitch equal to the fastball. Hope this clip helps - Enjoy! - Fred Corral Fred Corral  - Associate Head Coach/Pitching Coach, Memphis Tigers ...

The changeup is thrown with the same arm angle and speed as a fastball, but using a looser three-finger grip instead of two. Players with small hands often use the claw grip, while players with larger hands can use a circle changeup.  According to pitcher Steven Ellis -  The key to an effective changeup is deception. A changeup must look like  a fastball , but come in slower and lower in the strike zone. A fastball is held tightly with the index and middle fingers. With the change up, you hold the ball lightly, keeping the wrist loose, and there is more contact with the ball to create friction.  Think fastball arm speed The arm speed of a changeup should be the same as a fastball. Young  pitchers tend to slow their arm motion down and good hitters will soon recognize the pitch as being off speed.  A good changeup looks like a fastball on release, but is 8-10 mph slower than the pitcher's fastball. The slower velocity of the ball causes a hitter...