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Is it okay to throw a cutter if I'm a youth pitcher? (I'm 11.)

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Yes. Throwing a cutter will not torque your wrist or violently turn your thumb and fingers, both of which stress the tendons. A fastball/cutter is a clean throw. Your arm will last longer if you continue to pitch as you age.

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Will throwing like this help me to throw faster?

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No, this is just a pitch that curves inside or outside depending on what arm you throw with. Throwing this way will give you a tactical advantage but your speed will stay the same.

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How do I throw a knuckle curve?

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For the grip its just a regular curve ball, but you put your middle finger's knuckle against the ball. For the delivery, it's a fastball delivery, but experiment and figure out which is best for you.

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Does pitching take a long time to develop?

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It can take awhile to develop, but some people have a raw natural talent for it. Like anything, the more time you put into it, the better your results will be.

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Is this similar to a slider?

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No, a slider is a different delivery. It is not the same arm swing.

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How do I throw a cut fastball faster?

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Make sure as little as possible of your hand other than your fingers is on the ball.

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