How to Stop Hanging a Curveball

The video tutorial discusses common issues with hanging curveballs and offers solutions. It emphasizes the importance of mental relaxation, proper shoulder mechanics, avoiding striding across the body, and maintaining balance on the back leg. The tutorial also highlights the need for finishing the curveball with good arm speed to enhance spin and control.

What is the primary mental factor that can negatively impact a curveball?

• Overthinking the pitch

• Lack of practice

• Using the wrong ball

• Pitching in bad weather

How does improper front shoulder movement affect a pitch?

• It increases pitch speed

• It improves accuracy

• It causes the arm to lag

• It makes the ball spin faster

What is a common issue when striding across the body?

• Improved pitch control

• Increased pitch speed

• Difficulty in getting the ball down the zone

• Better arm movement

What happens if you sink too much on your back leg?

• The ball curves more

• The pitch becomes faster

• The curveball tends to rise

• The ball gains more spin

Why is it important to maintain good arm speed when finishing a curveball?

• To reduce spin

• To make the ball heavier

• To increase deception and spin rate

• To slow down the pitch