Today I am sharing the froth video in my “how to” series, that will briefly go over how to throw all of the pitches! Today we will be looking at the screwball. Don’t forget, our Online Beginners clinic is live NOW on the website For more in depth instruction and drills for ALL of the…
Read MoreI got a question a while ago from a reader who was curious about Jennie Finch’s screwball, specifically wanting to know if it was safer on the elbow than the more widely taught screwball (which is also the one we teach). I want to dispel some myths about screwballs and drops, and shed some light for any pitchers who may rely on these pitches and experience some elbow soreness.
Read MoreRead MoreMy daughter is a sophomore and her coach is wanting her to throw a screw ball to a left handed batter that looks as if it is going to hit the her and then screws over the plate. The mechanics of the screwball does not allow this with out going way out of the throwing lanes. I tries to explain it to him but he insist that he watches college ball all the time and there is a such pitch. Am I wrong and if so how do I teach her to throw this pitch?