How to Throw a Cut Fastball?

Grip the ball with your index and middle fingers slightly off-center, toward the outside of the seam

Place your thumb underneath the ball for support

Hold the ball with a firm but relaxed grip

Use a fastball arm slot and arm speed

Release the ball with slight pressure on the inside edge of the ball

Keep your wrist firm at release

Finish your follow-through toward the glove side

Aim for a small glove-side movement rather than a large break

Throw with the same arm action as a four-seam fastball

Practice the grip and release repeatedly for consistent movement

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