Grip the ball with your index and middle fingers along or just inside the seams
Place the thumb underneath the ball for support
Hold the ball slightly off-center toward the inside of the hand
Use a two-seam grip if possible
Keep your wrist firm and slightly pronated at release
Throw with fastball arm speed
Release the ball with fingers on top and slightly to the side
Aim to create downward and arm-side movement
Focus on staying behind the ball until late in the throw
Follow through naturally after release
Practice consistent release point
Work on maintaining good mechanics and control
Start at reduced effort before throwing full speed
Use a catcher or target to track movement and location
Avoid forcing the ball to sink by over-twisting the wrist
Throw under supervision if learning new pitching mechanics