How to Hold & Grip a Baseball (For Beginners)

How to Hold & Grip a Baseball (For Beginners)

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Health Sciences, Physical Ed, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial covers the basics of gripping a baseball, focusing on the importance of placing fingertips on the seams for optimal grip. It explains the four-seam grip, which offers truer flight and better accuracy, and contrasts it with the two-seam grip used by pitchers for added movement. Practical tips are provided for quickly achieving a four-seam grip during play, emphasizing the importance of practice. Adjustments for players with small hands, such as using three fingers, are also discussed to ensure effective grip and throw accuracy.

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