Change-Up Grips

• 1 partner on left/right field foul line, 1 partner 40 feet away in left/right field
• Receiving partner catches down in catcher’s position
• Throwing partner goes through full pitching motion to throw a change-up
• Throwing partner should practice a variety of change-up grips, including, but not limited to: Three-finger change-up Center the ring finger, middle finger, and index finger on top of the ball Place thumb and pinky finger on the smooth underside of the ball; touching these two fingers can help to develop a tangible feel for the pitch Hold the ball deep in the palm of the hand to maximize friction and reduce speed when the pitch is released Two-seam change-up Place the middle and ring fingers inside the two seams Throw with the same arm speed as a fastball, but with a looser grip and the ball slightly deeper in the hand Circle change Use the thumb and index finger to create an “OK” sign on the ball Center the baseball between the other three fingers, keeping it tucked comfortably against the circle Throw the pitch with the same arm speed and body mechanics as a fastball, but turn the ball slightly over by throwing the circle to the target, mimicking a “thumbs down” sign
• Two-seam change-up Place the middle and ring fingers inside the two seams Throw with the same arm speed as a fastb...