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  • When throwing a baseball, which is better, a 3/4 or overhead?

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Alex Yurcaba
Alex Yurcaba
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When throwing a baseball, which is better, a 3/4 or overhead?

I'm a second baseman, and i have accuracy issues, which is better for me 2 use?

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  • Al Ciolek
    Al Ciolek
    Answered March 13, 2010
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    It depends Alex if you are pitching or playing in the field. If you are pitching, you can you can use a 3/4 or sidearm throw. I change the way the batter sees the ball and can be useful in fooling some batters. If you are in the field, overhead is always better if you have the time to throw it that way. The ball doesn't fool the person you are throwing to and if it bounces it will bounce straight.

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    1. Thanks
      Alex Yurcaba · March 14, 2010
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  • Coach Moore
    Coach Moore
    Answered March 15, 2010
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    where do your throws go high, left, right, dirt?

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    1. Usually high or low and to the left, it alternates
      Alex Yurcaba · March 16, 2010
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  • Joey
    Joey
    Answered March 19, 2010
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    3/4

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  • Cade
    Cade
    Answered March 20, 2010
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    3/4

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  • KaitlynUK Lover
    KaitlynUK Lover
    Answered March 21, 2010
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    overhead

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  • Maria Valenzuela
    Maria Valenzuela
    Answered March 22, 2010
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    3/4

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  • Alex Yurcaba
    Alex Yurcaba
    Answered March 23, 2010
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    Alright now i'm confused. Which is it? By the way I play 2nd Base

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  • Angel Roberto De Jesus
    Angel Roberto De Jesus
    Answered March 24, 2010
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    I have always had my 2nd baseman throw 3/4 and side arm. Short stop and 3rd baseman over

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    1. if you have a chance take a look at major league 2nd basemen. they will always throw to first sidearm.
      Angel Roberto De Jesus · March 24, 2010
    2. That's a good point, but when i throw sidearm, my throws get wacky. I think the problem with my motion is that i don't snap my wrist enough when i throw overhand. But who know? I used to throw side arm when i was little...
      Alex Yurcaba · March 25, 2010
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  • Duke Barrett
    Duke Barrett
    Answered June 03, 2010
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    Natural arm slot - for most people 3/4.

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