Curve Mechanics Question

BaseballMom10100+ posts

Hi All,

13 y.o. son is in process of learning a curve. First game last night and he threw a few curves. It breaks pretty well, (down and away from a right handed batter) but, the pitches are all inside. He is a righty pitcher.

Is this a release point issue, follow through issue or something else? Son thinks that he needs to "get on top of the ball more"....

It is a work in progress for sure. No video, I was huddled in my blanket trying to keep warm!
Any thoughts or suggestions gladly appreciated.

4/9/097:29 AM

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billyho1110+ posts

It is a new pitch for him so there could be a variety of issues. As he throws it more he will get a more consistent rotation and action on it and he will get a feel for the release points that produce the desired location. IMO Practice and the watchful eye of the coach is all he needs.

4/9/099:55 AM

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CADad5,000+ posts

Sounds like your son has a pretty good handle on it. Let him work it out and he'll be fine.

4/9/0912:59 PM

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BaseballMom10100+ posts

Thanks for the replies.

I agree practice will bring consistency. I have reached the point where I don't know enough to be dangerous in regards to pitching.

Just trying to understand the whats and hows a little.

It is fun (nerve racking) to watch as they develop.

Remember when "anywhere close to the plate without hitting the batter" was the goal?

4/9/091:37 PM

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HighCheese100+ posts

IMHO, 13 is too young to learn curve. Hand is not big enough to grip the ball properly, and he will bend his wrist, causing great elbow strain. Have him learn a couple of different fastballs, work on a change, and learn how to pitch and build his velocity. At that age, the curve is a crutch pitch, I think.

4/9/092:25 PM

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