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How to throw a ball faster
Hold your hands together at chest height.
If you're playing baseball or softball, this will be a familiar position. To begin a fast throw, cup your glove around the ball and hold both directly in front of your sternum.
Hold the baseball with your index finger, middle finger, and thumb. With the ball in your glove, use these 3 fingers to keep a tight grip on the baseball.