The YouTube video “Make Hitters Look Silly with These Nasty Pitches!” provides tips and instructions for throwing the slider, sinker, and cutter. Some key points in the video are:
- Coach Zack discusses how to grip and effectively throw three key pitches: the slider, sinker, and cutter.
- He explains the slider, emphasizing its horizontal movement with some vertical break and the importance of getting a good spin on the ball.
- The sinker is described as a harder two-seam fastball that requires pressure on the middle finger to create the right spin and maintain a downward trajectory.
- Zack briefly mentions the cutter, associating it with Mariano Rivera, and encourages viewers to incorporate these pitches into their game for improved effectiveness.
- He provides insights on throwing a cutter, likening it to a running four-seam fastball, and highlights the importance of grip and spin for making the ball more deceptive to hitters.
