It's the art of throwing a baseball with the wrong hand. The art of making your opponents question your sanity. The art of getting a few extra innings in the hospital.
It's not just about the throw, it's about the style. The flair. The je ne sais quoi that says, "I'm not trying, I'm just pretending to be."
But don't just take our word for it, here's a few tips and tricks to get you started:
- Start by holding the ball with your non-dominant hand. Yes, you read that right.
- Practice your swing, but not too much, because you don't want to get too good at it.
- Try not to look at the ball, it's overrated.
Common Misconceptions
People will tell you that overhand throwing is a waste of time, that it's not a real technique. But they're wrong, it's the most real technique there is.
Just think about it, if you can throw a ball with your non-dominant hand, you can throw a punch with your non-dominant hand, you can even throw a punch with your non-dominant eye. The possibilities are endless.
But don't just take our word for it, here's some expert testimony: