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The knuckle curve is implemented often when a pitcher struggles to throw a
traditional curve ball.
It's done so by holding a curve ball grip and then sticking or spiking a
knuckle into the baseball. And this will slow down the curve ball creating
a slower, more tumbling effect on the pitch as the ball will tumble in a 12
to 6 configuration as the hands on a clock. Or also known as a nose to toes
dropping manner.
When throwing a knuckle curve, the pitcher should also feature a high fast
ball so that the batter's eye level is mixed up. In doing so, you may
confuse the batter, especially in a two strike count. Many young players
will implement a knuckle curve ball because throwing a traditional curve
ball is a struggle for them.
This is how you throw a knuckle curve.