Baseball Instruction/pitching grips for 12 year old

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Expert: - 10/24/2006


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i am 12 years old and i am looking on how to throw a few pitches. i have an above average fastball and pin point accuracy.  how do u throw a slider, curve, and sinker

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Hi NI:

at 12, you should be focused on your fastball mechanics and a change-up pitch. Slider, curve and sinker should be restricted to older pitchers .  Continue honing your skills as a fastball pitcher and accuracy, accuracy accuracy.

Here's a couple of websites that may help:

http://www.pitching.com/free-report/

http://www.ultimatepitching.com/index-merchant.html

Best of luck,

JohnMc

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I would prefer questions regarding coaching from atom to pee-wee, ages 7 to 14. I have no problems answering questions about coaching other sports. General questions: baseball rules, setting up a little league, establishing emergency action plans, coaching skills, techniques, discipline, rewards, sport/league promotion.

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