How to Use
4S Orientation
4-seam (4S) orientation is commonly used for pitches like riding fastballs, gyro sliders, cutters, and curveballs. For right-handers who throw pitches with an element of cut (positive gyro degree), 4S orientation shifts movement direction counter-clockwise, resulting in more vertical "ride" on a fastball or increased depth on a breaking ball. For left-handers, the movement shifts clockwise when they supinate.
Conversely, if the pitcher has an element of screwball spin at release, the movement shifts in the opposite direction.
2S Orientation
2-seam (2S) orientation is commonly used for pitches like sinkers, sweepers, and changeups. For right-handers whose pitches have an element of cut at release, 2S orientation typically shifts movement counter-clockwise, enhancing horizontal sweep on breaking balls or creating additional depth and run on a sinker. For left-handers, cut causes the movement to shift counter-clockwise.
If the pitcher has an element of screwball spin at release, the movement shifts in the opposite direction.
1S Orientation
1-seam (1S) orientation is commonly used for pitches like sinkers, sweepers, and changeups. For right-handers whose pitches have an element of cut at release, 1S orientation typically shifts movement clockwise, enhancing horizontal sweep on breaking balls or creating additional depth and run on a sinker. For left-handers, supination causes the movement to shift counter-clockwise.
If the pitcher has an element of screwball spin at release, the movement shifts in the opposite direction.