How Hard to Throw a Curveball - Curveball Course

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of throwing a curveball as hard as possible to maximize deception. It discusses the ideal speed reduction percentages, with 15% being optimal and 20% as the limit. The tutorial dispels the myth that slower curveballs are more effective, explaining that harder throws better mimic fastballs and deceive hitters. It also covers the trajectory of pitches, highlighting how a harder curveball can maintain a fastball-like path longer, tricking the hitter's perception.

What mindset should a pitcher have when preparing to throw a curveball?

How do good hitters react to slower curveballs compared to harder ones?

What is the main goal when throwing a curveball?

Why is it important to throw a curveball harder?

How does the trajectory of a curveball differ when thrown slowly versus harder?

What is the significance of matching the initial trajectory of a fastball and a curveball?

What is the ideal speed reduction for a curveball compared to a fastball?