JoeZ (@zellerbaseball6) - Mastering the Gyro Slider Pitch in Baseball

Mastering a Slider in 4 Steps ⚾️ A slider, a common off-speed pitch in baseball, offers a great mix of movement and speed differential compared to the fastball. To help you master it, follow our 4-step process: ⇨ STEP 1 ⇨ Identify the slider type that suits your throwing patterns. Understand your natural arm slot (high 3/4, low 3/4, side arm, etc.), as different sliders work better with specific arm slots. For instance, an over-the-top thrower may excel with a traditional or gyro style slider, m