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Fall Ball for Switch Pitchers

Tips for ambidextrous pitchers playing fall baseball Work on a new pitch A good strategy for an ambidextrous pitcher is to work on developing a new pitch during the fall. For high school pitchers – a change-up will compliment a good fastball. Use the change-up grip during warmup and the pull down phase of long toss. Work on developing the weaker side Most switch pitchers are natural right-handers who throw slower left-handed. Fall is a good time to work on building velocity from the left side. For natural left-handers, work on developing the right side. Do you want to increase your velocity?   Throw hard daily. Bullpens Good left-handed pitchers are always in demand. Do extra bullpen sessions left-handed to work on location and finishing the pitch. Pitchers Fielding Practice Fall is a good time to work on fielding from both sides. Make sure to field the position off the mound --covering bunts and ground balls. Try playing different positions to get expe...