The Changeup
The Most Difficult Pitch You'll Ever Learn
(You can click here for the 1-page .pdf of this handout)
What Is Pitching?
Hitting is timing. Pitching is upsetting timing.
-Warren Spahn, 13-time 20-game winner
Why Curveballs Are Dangerous
found that:
Yet curveballs did NOT put more stress on the elbow. Instead:
Rather than risk elbow injuries from curveballs due to poor technique, throw a changeup.
What Is the Secret to A Great Changeup?
- Having the same mechanics/release point as the fastball
- Throwing it when behind in the count as the hitter will be looking fastball (1-0, 2-0, 2-1, 3-1, 3-2)
- Using the weak fingers in the hand (ring finger and pinky), not the fastball fingers (fore/middle finger)
Have A Question About the Changeup?
Call (631-352-7654) or email (PitchingDoc@msn.com)
Dr. Arnold!
