How to throw a change-up in fastpitch

Change-Up

The change-up is a pitch that looks like a fastball but is actually about 30% slower than the pitcher’s average fastball.  It is deceiving to batters, who prepare for a fastball, and is effective at messing up their timing.

The flip change is most commonly used change-up.  The grip is the same for any fastball.  The only real difference is the way that pitchers release the ball.  On the final down swing, instead of pointing the inside of their wrist to the catcher, pitchers point the outside of the wrist to the catcher and flip the ball.

The change-up should be used when a pitcher wants to confuse and surprise the batter.