Steps on Throwing a Gyroball

It's said a good gyroball is impossible to hit. The gyroball is a baseball pitch that puts a gyroscope-like spin on the ball that makes hitting the ball difficult. Once the steps to gyroball pitching are mastered, continue to practice to perfect the technique. When properly thrown, the pitch moves like a fastball, but breaks like a screwball. The gyroball also is called the "demon pitch."

Things You'll Need

  • Baseball
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Instructions

    • 1

      Grip the baseball, and begin throwing your pitch like a fastball.

    • 2

      Keep your hips and shoulder in sync. Turn your shoulder, bring your arm forward and down, and then twist your arm so the back of the hand faces your head.

    • 3

      Release the baseball out from the inside of the thumb and forefinger. Press down on the ball as it releases with the tips of the fingers, giving it the gyroscopic spin.

    • 4

      Practice the gyroball pitch frequently to bring the motion to a natural feel on your body.