Mastering how to throw a 12 6 curveball like a pro
Learning how to throw a 12 6 curveball is a massive milestone for any pitcher who wants to keep hitters off-balance and racking up those strikeouts. If you've ever seen a pitch that looks like it's headed straight for a hitter's chin only to dive down into the dirt for a swing-and-miss, you've seen the magic of the 12-6. It's called a 12-6 because of its movement on a clock face—it starts at 12 o'clock and drops straight down to 6 o'clock. Unlike a traditional "sweeping" curve that moves horizontally, this one is all about that vertical "drop off the table" action. ...