How to Hit a Curveball

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Study the pitcher while in the bullpen.. Read the pitcher's tells.. Know the types of curveball.

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1

Study the pitcher while in the bullpen.

Step 1

Study the pitcher while in the bullpen.

2

Read the pitcher's tells.

Step 2

Read the pitcher's tells.

3

Know the types of curveball.

Step 3

Know the types of curveball.

4

Observe the hand with which the pitcher throws.

Step 4

Observe the hand with which the pitcher throws.

5

Take into consideration your previous attempts.

Step 5

Take into consideration your previous attempts.

6

Evaluate the pitcher on his overall record.

Step 6

Evaluate the pitcher on his overall record.

7

Factor in his daily performance.

Step 7

Factor in his daily performance.

8

Bat with proper stance.

Step 8

Bat with proper stance.

9

Watch the pitchers grip.

Step 9

Watch the pitchers grip.

10

Take a hint from the red circle.

Step 10

Take a hint from the red circle.

11

Reevaluate your stance prior to the pitch.

Step 11

Reevaluate your stance prior to the pitch.

12

Recognize the balls trajectory.

Step 12

Recognize the balls trajectory.

13

Let the ball come to you.

Step 13

Let the ball come to you.

14

Make use of your hesitation.

Step 14

Make use of your hesitation.

15

Utilize variable speed pitches when practicing batting.

Step 15

Utilize variable speed pitches when practicing batting.

16

Stay inside of breaking balls.

Step 16

Stay inside of breaking balls.

17

Train patience with lobs.

Step 17

Train patience with lobs.

18

Reinforce recognition of curveballs.

Step 18

Reinforce recognition of curveballs.

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