How to Pitch a Baseball Accurately

By Evan Delcamp

Introduction and Materials

   

      Introduction and Materials

    Have you ever wanted to pitch a baseball but just didn't know how? THEN YOU NEED TO READ THIS!     First, you will need the following materials:

 *A baseball Mitt*A baseball    These are all easy to find at any sports store such as Dick's Sporting goods.             Also , you will need a baseball field that you can get to[schools often have baseball fields].

        Now to get Ready to Pitch   Now, go to the baseball field using any kind of transportation. When you get there, go to the pitchers mound, in the middle of the bases. Stand on it.    

 

pitchers' mound

                Beginning Pitching

   Now, put the baseball mitt on your hand just like a winter mitt. Hold the baseball with two fingers [pointer and middle] and a thumb. Stare at just 2 ft. above home plate.[while in stance 1,shown]>>until you feel you have aimed well.

            Stances     Next, lift up your leg and glove at the same time, [stance 2, Left].    Now, pull back your arm and and hand with the ball in it and bend your glove hand toward the ground [Stance 3, Right]. 

                   More Stances    Then step toward home plate pointing your toes at it. Begin pullingyour arm  and hand with the ballforward toward the plate. Bring  your hand with the glovedown[stance 4].>>>  

               Yes, More Stances     After, pull your arm fully forward and down slightly[stance 5]. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>    Then, continuepulling yourarm forward and release the ball toward home plateat theexact spot shown in stance 6. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>                  

                Finishing Pitching    Watch the ball go down the middle of the plate while in stance 7.These instructions MUST be followed quickly for them to succeed.

                Conclusion

    Pitching a baseball isn't that hard. Just follow these directions!

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