How to Throw a Four-Seam Fastball

Learn how to throw a 4-seam fastball is quick and easy and a very effective strikeout pitch 

Here are 4 easy steps to learn how to throw a 4-seam fastball.

1. Grip the ball with your finger places over the “backwards C” on the baseball.
2. To throw this pitch you reach you arm back slightly farther than you normally would to get a little extra speed on the ball.
3. Throw the ball almost as hard as you can but be sure to pitch accurately because accuracy is more important than speed when it comes to pitching
4. Admire your spectacular 4-seam fastball as it soars into the catcher’s mitt like a bullet with a loud ‘PANG!’ And indulge in those savory words every pitcher wants to hear “STRIKE THREE!”