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   >> ..................... .