404 WHEN TO DEVELOP THE CURVE BALL?

Not allowing a player to throw the curve (any breaking pitch) until they are in the "Upper Levels" is one way to make sure the body has physically matured to throw this type of pitch.

A good pitching form and proper technique of delivering the pitch are important to avoid placing unnecessary strain on the shoulder and elbow joints. When a player has developed good mechanics, then learning to throw, the curve can be mastered.

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