How to Throw a Real Gyroball

Last Updated: November 5, 2020

The gyroball is a pitch that when thrown may look like it is faster or slower than it really is.

Steps

1
Hold or grip the ball as you would for a four seam fastball.
2
Go into your normal windup. Raise your leg a little bit higher, so that when you land down, your foot in the ground, it gives firm support and balance.
- The pitcher's hips and shoulders have to be in sync for this pitch to work.
3
Use your right or left non-dominant arm to rotate your body before releasing the ball. This will cause you to release the ball as late as possible, so as confuse the batter.
4
Throw the ball with your palm facing third base for a right handed pitcher and first base for a left handed pitcher.
5
As you release the ball, turn your hand like the opposite of a curve ball or like a screwball. Rotate right for a lefty and left for a right. It should have a bullet-like spin.
6
Allow the ball to roll off your pointer finger.
7
Release fast. The pitch should look like either a fastball and comes in like a changeup or vise versa.

Warnings

Although this doesn't do as much damage as a screwball it can cause injury. Use it only as your out pitch or it may cause injuries, due to the torque.

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