How to grip the ball (infielder)

stick with the 4 seam grip because it will not sail when you throw it. i agree that a 2 seam grip may feel better but when you put all that spin on the ball it can go any way and make your throw maybe a little off. the best way to practice is by throwing with the 4 seam grip all them time and if you feel you throw it slower then make up for it with good footwork and quicker hands....something that can always be worked on. thanks

Four seam grip is always better for infield because of the tail on the ball. the four seamer will not tail on the first baseman. Work on arm strength and quick feet and your throws will be fine. Accuracy is the most important

Any position player should use the 4-seam grip when throwing. Harder and straighter ball. It is odd that you feel you get more velocitiy out of the two seam grip. But like stated above stick with the 4-seam.

2-seamers seem to jump out of the hand more for me too, but 4 seamers carry so much more. Personally, I tend to throw a changeup grip a lot, unless it's a closer play. My hands are kinda small, so when I only put two fingers on top the side ones aren't all the way off the side, so my ball tails a lot, and is hard to control, so if it's a routine play I slip the third on to get more control. It's a really bad habit that I'm slowly trying to break, but it's difficult.

As for better throwing, follow your throw. Throw the ball with your legs and let your momentum carry you across the infield. It really helps throw straighter and harder with less effort.

I play shortstop and i believe that the 4 seam grip is the best way to go... 2 seam puts a lot of tail or can even dive on u depending on how you release the ball... Go with the 4 seam, and make sure you get your body into your throw and not just use all arm.. hope this helped

There is only ONE way to grip the ball as an infielder, and that is a four seam grip. Learn to spin the ball to a four seam grip every time you catch it when warming up, taking infield, etc. Pretty soon, it will become second nature. I'm not sure what level you play at, but when you get to High School, you'll be expected to know this and be proficient in throwing this way all the time. It is a very basic fundamental that you have to be consistent with before you get to High School.

I forgot to ask, since you mentioned not being able to throw with enough velocity across the infield, Do you long toss? If not, you should be doing this regularly. That is the #1 way to build arm strength.

4 seam is the way to go. I get blisters if I throw alot of 2 seams and I too play 3rd and hate when the ball sails from the 1st basemen. Sometimes I really make a good throw and the ball tails too far away from him over the 120 feet.

i agree with daneil use the 4 seam grip, trust me it will work much better