Hold the cast so that most of the pressure comes from the thumb side of your index finger. Putting pressure on your index and middle fingers will cause the ball to straighten or become a fastball. Putting pressure on your index and middle fingers will balance the throw.<br /><br />Find out more in this podcast.

How to throw a fastball faster?The fastball is the most important pitch in baseball, and you'll need to master it before moving on to other types of pitches. Whether you're in the minor leagues or the majors, you should constantly be trying to improve your body's physical capabilities and technique to maximize speed, movement, and field control. With a few tweaks and a lot of practice, you can throw more strikes and make hitters smell bad.Find out more in this podcast.