Sinker is meta
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@Washed__AF said in Sinker is meta:
@RedJeff83 said in Sinker is meta:
The sinker is actually a really common pitch. It's just a modified 2 seam. To throw it properly is a natural arm motion (pronation), so it is less stress on the elbow/shoulder. Its is becoming as common as a curveball, or change up.
So.....yes. Most of the young pitchers have been taught to utilize the sinker, because of arm strain/effectiveness.Yea I'm gonna strongly disagree. Sinkers are a combination of arm slot and mechanics and genetics. You can't just teach someone to throw it
I would love to talk pitching with you guys. I am a pitching coach at a small GLIAC school.
Unfortunately genetics have nothing to do with your ability to throw a sinker. A sinker most certainly can be taught. It's the first pitch I work on with my guys. A sinker should move NE to SW or vise versa. A two seam moves horizontally, but is a very similar pitch. The grip will differ depending on mechanics, arm slot, and velocity.
A strong sinker rely's on grip, grip pressure, and internal rotation of the hand (pronation).
I do agree that arm slot can matter, but doesn't stop you from throwing a solid sinker. It can just limit break, or velocity. -
@RedJeff83 said in Sinker is meta:
The sinker is actually a really common pitch. It's just a modified 2 seam. To throw it properly is a natural arm motion (pronation), so it is less stress on the elbow/shoulder. Its is becoming as common as a curveball, or change up.
So.....yes. Most of the young pitchers have been taught to utilize the sinker, because of arm strain/effectiveness.Definitely 100% false. Did you know more pitchers have had UCL problems throwing fastballs (Higher torque/joint stress) vs curveballs (supination)?
I’ve tested arm strain using the motus sleeve for curveballs vs fastballs, and the strain grade was lower on curveballs.
Also, a “sinker” is a 2 seam fastball that has lower spin and a spin axis that allows it to use gravity to “sink”. It doesn’t have a drag effect like a high spin/spin efficiency 4 seam fastball that work against gravity to give it a “rising” effect.
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Genetics aka anatomy aka hand/finger size
Sinkers are essential 2 seam fastballs
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