Conan the Grammarian
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How do you throw a screw change up. This sounds like a good pitch to learn?
Screwball for 10u
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How do you throw a screw change up. This sounds like a good pitch to learn?
I'm a fan of teaching the peel drop first then the change and third a feathered release fastball. Teaching movement pitches to 10u kids is ok, if she is only working on the basics of creating spin. I move into the rise ball as a #4 pitch because the posturing of the arm and hand have some similarities to a screw and curve, making it an easier transition down the road. But under no circumstances would I expect her to pitch a game with these new spins. Papa pump made a good point in the fact the distance is only 35'... in order to get the late movement, you'll need a min of 40'.
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From 35 ft....everything is a location fastball or location change-up, however you can call it what you want.
Today is ThrowBack Thursday, so I'm going to say you need to have five different speeds for your fastball and three deliveries so you can fool the hitters. Then get three changeups and a couple of drops. *Long-time members will get this joke.*
In reality, whether age/growth plates affects the decision depends on how you throw the screw. There are some that require more manipulation/twisting and will create more stress on the arm, especially the elbow and wrist. The way I teach it it more peels off the first finger so less stressful.
But as has been pointed out, the first indicator is reasonable command of the fastball. You need to be able to throw the ball where you want it with consistency before you worry about making it move. Changeup second, and I am definitely in the drop third camp. Get those to where you can throw them in any situation where they're called for in a game and you can start worrying about other pitchers. Odds are you'll be well past 10 by then.
In reality, whether age/growth plates affects the decision depends on how you throw the screw. There are some that require more manipulation/twisting and will create more stress on the arm, especially the elbow and wrist. The way I teach it it more peels off the first finger so less stressful.
But as has been pointed out, the first indicator is reasonable command of the fastball. You need to be able to throw the ball where you want it with consistency before you worry about making it move. Changeup second, and I am definitely in the drop third camp. Get those to where you can throw them in any situation where they're called for in a game and you can start worrying about other pitchers. Odds are you'll be well past 10 by then.
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