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What is the best grip to use?

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The best grip for me is the three knuckle grip but remember that the "horseshoe" should look like a backwards "C" like a four-seam fastball.

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What is a knuckleball exactly?

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It is a pitch with little to no spin, and makes random and unpredicted movements.

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Can I throw a knuckle ball sidearm?

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You can, though it is much harder to master than overhand. A sidearm delivery tends to put more spin on the ball naturally.

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How do I throw a curve ball without it turning into a slider?

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Focus on finishing the throw with your hand at your belt buckle. This will create more of a 12-6 curve, which is effective on both lefties and righties equally.

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Does the knuckleball ever affect the catcher's hand?

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It doesn't physically hurt the catcher's hand, no. However, because of how unpredictable it is, the catcher may have a harder time catching the ball.

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