Interesting. Most knuckleballers seem to do the nails into the horseshoe of the laces and that’s how I’ve always done it as well. I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone grip one like that before.
I've always thrown it full fisted and between the seams, meaning all 4 fingertips between the seams with my thumb underneath between the seams...shits deadly
I heard it’s helpful to start by throwing this pitch as slow as possible, only worrying about arm speed once you’ve mastered the grip. What a kick back way to learn a new pitch when every other one depends on rotation
I always thought “knuckleball” meant that’s how you were supposed to hold the ball; because I didn’t know the term knuckling was referring to the Magnus Effect. So I taught myself to throw knuckle balls with the first knuckle of each finger (basically placing all four of my fingernails up to the knuckle across the face of the ball and gripping the bottom seam with my thumb)
This pitch is an art. More pitcher's should use it. It is also way easier on the arm. Never heard of a knuckleball pitcher needing Tommy John's surgery
Not a bad explanation of throwing knuckle balls but what he didn’t tell you was that when you rotate the baseball and hold just above the seam with the round side of it facing left or right you can get the ball to dip down and away in the direction of the round stitched side if it’s facing left or right
Also if you slightly push out your fingers below the line of weight balance the ball will jump slightly before turning into whichever direction the round side of the forward seam is
I find that actually wearing my Yamaka helps. When I keep my pride, chalom, and yahweh is on my side the balls don't spin. Don't forget that Moses parted the red sea "for the people".
I used to throw it but always put my fingers in the seems. This seems like a very good way if it works ? You should throw it in the video for Us to see how well you make it dance.
@@harperphillips5115 knuckleballs still rotate and it's actually less desirable to have no rotation at all. Obviously you don't want over rotation but even if you watch pitchers like Tim Wakefield their knuckleballs rotate slightly. The air moving over the seams is what causes the movement of the ball in transit. If you slightly rotate the ball then the direction changes as the seams change position. The guy in the video is still correct with what he says and I'm not trying to discredit what he says. When I pitched in high school and then for a bit college(tore my biceps tendon) I held the ball damn near exactly how he does for a knuckleball.
You should add him doing the pitch at the end of the video
No kidding! I thought that’s what was gonna happen!
@@kwquinn14 same
For realz
Umm...yes plz
@@takethatLsame
Interesting. Most knuckleballers seem to do the nails into the horseshoe of the laces and that’s how I’ve always done it as well. I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone grip one like that before.
I'm pretty sure that's the old style. I saw Dickey and Wakefield doing something similar to him
Its funny i found with my hand size i liked using No Laces also when i throw it
I've always thrown it full fisted and between the seams, meaning all 4 fingertips between the seams with my thumb underneath between the seams...shits deadly
I throw a knuckleball and I don’t used my nails
@@Conno-da-kingmaybe you dont know how to throw a knuckleball
We breaking out arm with this one💯💯💯🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥
I came here to watch Eric get folded by one
Guys, I tried this and it actually works! It’s a pretty good grip
This helped a lot please pray for my trip to mlb I pray for you guys to
Sorry kid you’ll never make it
Good luck man.
Make sure you get your catcher reps on receiving the knuckle ball, they aren’t easy to receive
Good luck bro
Bro could NOT stop yapping over him
Yo thank you my knuckle ball is nasty 🤢 now after watching this 25 times!!!
I’m taking your knuckleball 450
野球は素晴らしい👍✨
Straight artist, this man is a poet
I heard it’s helpful to start by throwing this pitch as slow as possible, only worrying about arm speed once you’ve mastered the grip. What a kick back way to learn a new pitch when every other one depends on rotation
I threw the 1 finger knuckle ball. It helped me when a baseball scholar ship.
Win did you when the scholarship?
What is a one finger knuckle ball?
Never thought id see Keith Thurman become a baseball coach after boxing 😂
He quit boxing didn't want to fight Shields.
great information. perfect technique, however I use my knuckle instead of the finger tip. I'll try your way.
I always thought “knuckleball” meant that’s how you were supposed to hold the ball; because I didn’t know the term knuckling was referring to the Magnus Effect. So I taught myself to throw knuckle balls with the first knuckle of each finger (basically placing all four of my fingernails up to the knuckle across the face of the ball and gripping the bottom seam with my thumb)
That’s where im at right now what I was also taught was to throw it like you would a football as well it adds a much better stiff motion
I used to do that too
I thought this was how Wakefield gripped his. The first knuckle on the fingers unless he changed it at some point in his career.
This pitch is an art. More pitcher's should use it. It is also way easier on the arm. Never heard of a knuckleball pitcher needing Tommy John's surgery
Amen to that because he can’t throw it throw it like a 2 seam fast ball bring knuckles up
Tom Candiotti on the INDIANS!! had the sickest knuckle ball
Right, right, no seems, and dont spin, firm wrist, and pronate. Got it.
Thanks that really helped me
I need to see this
When he said "can you share the grip" ... I instinctively pulled my pants down!
Very useful, thanks
this is awesome
Not a bad explanation of throwing knuckle balls but what he didn’t tell you was that when you rotate the baseball and hold just above the seam with the round side of it facing left or right you can get the ball to dip down and away in the direction of the round stitched side if it’s facing left or right
Also if you slightly push out your fingers below the line of weight balance the ball will jump slightly before turning into whichever direction the round side of the forward seam is
I use 3 fingertips on top. It just feels more natural and comfortable to me.
you should give credit to the player
Mickey Jannis
@@that_deaf_dude99 thank you sir
Why
Bud Mickey Jannis literally the guy giving the tips why would he need the credit
I find that actually wearing my Yamaka helps. When I keep my pride, chalom, and yahweh is on my side the balls don't spin. Don't forget that Moses parted the red sea "for the people".
This comment is so damn underrated
Amazing comment
Shabbat shalom to my tribe. Better recognize 🇮🇱
Using the seams works better
Ive always thrown it full fisted, meaning all 4 fingertips straight across the middle between the seams and my thumb between the seams underneath
Yo i use this guy on MLB The Show. Best 49 rated player of all time.
What’s the team and name
Using the laces made mine look like a knuckle-curve. Definitely had too much spin and was taken DEEP
The only pitch I could actually throw
that’s exactly how i throw mine
I like to get my closer a bit closer to the seems and also remember not to sqeeeze the ball hold it
My knuckleball always worked better the higher the laces were on a baseball. I ask used two fingers but didn't push off.
Nobody talking about someone farting when they talk about a firm wrist
Let the man explain and stop talking over him!
A first I thought this was Keith Thurman😅
Only knuckleballer on mlb 22 the show.
Mickey Jannis
Is that who that is
I used to throw it but always put my fingers in the seems.
This seems like a very good way if it works ? You should throw it in the video for Us to see how well you make it dance.
🗣THROW THE F*%KING BALL!
If you play mlb the show you know who that guy is
Who is it I don’t remember
@@BroyoustolemybeansMickey Janis he play for the orioles
@@joshuaangulo1806 I recognized him from his debut against he Astros a few years ago.
I’m umpiring all day tomorrow. Every chance I get, I’m trying this grip✋🤚⚾️👩👦🤰👩👧👦
I swear he was gonna throw the pitch😩😞
That’s how I throw my knuckleball and it’s filthy
Filthy good or filthy bad
@@duddybuddy8553 filthy good
I have a similar grip! I don't play baseball though.
Jeez let the guy talk lol just yapping every half second
Need to show him throwing it
Says no seams. Proceeds to put two fingers on seams
How to get carpal tunnel
I’m bad about biting my nails but every year for baseball I couldn’t touch those two fingers cause I had to b able to throw a knuckleball lmao
Brian cashman with hair
I set the ball in a 4 seam set up and dig a grip right in front of the seams, but you can grip it so many ways for different movement.
It means wrist extension not pronation??
Dude, shut up and let him talk.
For the boys
- why the crying Jordan?
But I thought it was a football shot 😥
God loves you come to him
Power nkuckleball ???
the lugey creation by the camera man mid instruction
Micccckey!
So a rasengan?
Mickey Jannis?
You should try and hit off of him
Throw it
That is such a fake out. That doesn't work.
Mickey
THROW IT. WTF
Look up Mickey Jannis knuckleball that is the guy in the video
Nah hold it on the seems and release it with a sideways wrist. A little tumble will fu*k batters up
that literally destroys the point of a knuckle ball 😂 a little tumble would reduce movement no movement the balls way more unpredictable
@@harperphillips5115 really? You sure about that? Also, can you personally throw a knickleball? Just curious.
I think I'm gunna take this man's advice. This dude is known for his knuckle ball. He's actually famous for it. You, I've never heard of
@@DarkPhoenix203Ct cool man. See you in the show lol.
@@harperphillips5115 knuckleballs still rotate and it's actually less desirable to have no rotation at all. Obviously you don't want over rotation but even if you watch pitchers like Tim Wakefield their knuckleballs rotate slightly. The air moving over the seams is what causes the movement of the ball in transit. If you slightly rotate the ball then the direction changes as the seams change position. The guy in the video is still correct with what he says and I'm not trying to discredit what he says. When I pitched in high school and then for a bit college(tore my biceps tendon) I held the ball damn near exactly how he does for a knuckleball.
_HELLO_
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That hairline 💀
Lame video. He should have thrown the pitch.
Is that Mickey jannis