I have been a victim of that knuckle ball in league. It looked so pretty, I loaded up and it just took a dive right when it got to the plate ended up shanking a pop up to the short stop. The man is a master out there.
He really is, and he makes it look effortless! He can do anything he wants with the ball. Definitely a challenge to face off against. I am sure it makes you a better hitter facing off against him!
I just play in a rec league, but I've had other players tell me how they hate my knuckleball. I dig in with my nails between the seams with my index, middle and ring fingers when I throw mine, and few things put a smile on my face more than someone taking a huge cut at my pitch and missing by a foot.
Sick video. Nino did a great job breaking things down and seems like a really good dude. And as always you guys asked great questions and made another high quality video.
We appreciate that! Nino was great to work with. Happy to answer all of our questions. Was legitimately excited to share his knowledge and experience. Great dude.
Before i watched a pitcher video i really didn't know what i was doing though i did no one thing when i pitched my one and only something strange happened - after seeing a video that guy called it a slider well i had a Breaking slider that most everybody would swing at getting a foul all the time since discovered the screwball and with that being said noticed my knuckleball was either a knuckle slider or knuckle screwball or when felling cocky ugly knuckleball - thanks guys for helping with my confidence
I usually throw a palm ball as my knuckleball. Put the ball in my palm (cupping the ball) with no fingers touching the ball. Have to pitch from front of mound to get it there. Comes out with no rotation and floats like a butterfly stings like a bee! Hehe
This video popped in my recommend. I pitch and have been trying to find other ways to throw a knuckle ball I dig nails in seam. I might have to try this grip.
Great information as always guys! I had a guy in my league that mastered the knuckleball. His only problem was he only threw that one pitch which was foolish because everyone figured him out after one at bat.
Thanks! The Knuckleball is a great tool but you have to have another pitch or two to change up the pace. Did the pitcher ever adjust his strategy? Thanks for watching!
@@LeagueNightSoftball he tried moving left and right, but same pitch just slightly different location. It kept coming in on the outside part of the plate for a right handed hitter. All I had to do was position my body to go opposite field and wait on it. He was so pissed when we scored ten runs in one inning on him and blew the game open .
I’ve faced this pitcher once and he struck me out and that was my debut for the conference now I’m trying to work my way back up there but if I have to face him again ima just quit
Agreed! Have you found a grip that works best for you? Any tips for players that are just getting used to throwing the knuckle (drills, technique, etc.)?
He really has made the knuckle look easy, hasn’t he? I think the big thing is the loose grip, just enough to feel control, but not white knuckling. Let us know if you find something that helps you!
@League Night Softball I have a knuckleball grip that works for me, but it isn't consistent. I like this grip because I have smaller hands, and it is super comfortable, but I haven't figured out the release point or how he releases it(let it slip out). I have been trying this release 20-30pitches every few days to try and figure it out before I go back to my current knuckleball.
Thanks Ken, we appreciate your comment! We have noticed it really depends on the pitcher. Nino, for example, doesn't tend to wear much protection at all. At the minimum, we recommend wearing facial protection, which Nino does do from time to time. Many of the pitchers we play with will wear a full face mask and some sort of protective shin guards. Also recommended is some sort of chest protection to help against comebackers. Happy to send over a few links should you be interested.
I have a friend I play with name Joe Roseli, He is A rated and fucking legit. He showed me to hold it in my palm NO fingers at all, then push that shit. Works pretty fucking good
We don't know the exact specs of the glove but we can certainly point you in the right direction. It's from an Arizona company called Legacy Glove Co. legacygloveco.com/ I know Nino had some just like it for sale but I know he had limited stock. If you find him on FB and message him I am sure he can get you more info. Let him know you saw it in our video! Thanks for watching!
I don't know why people in my league pitch knuckleballs. I don't know if it's because of the thin air (almost mile high altitude) or they're just not great at it. It will come in without rotation but it doesn't do anything as far as "dancing" goes. It's just... there. I typically hit them really well and I'm not the only one. The spin that causes a pitch to drift away or back over the inside of the plate give me far more trouble than knucklers.
Send the pitchers in your league a link to this video! A well executed knuckle is supposed to be unpredictable which creates a small advantage for the pitcher. If, however, it isn't moving at all, it can be like putting the ball on a tee for batters. That is why we recommend having a complete arsenal of pitches and using what is working to keep hitters off-balance. Mixing pitches can really make the pitcher tough to face.
NAGAAA (North American Gay Amatuer Athletic Alliance) - it is comparable to USA Softball in that they play ASA rules, just a different organization running the tournaments
You guys have to be kidding me……what diff does It make whether the ball is spinning or not? All of the other stuff I agree with, but really….a knuckleball?
We Need more guys like NINO in the game.
We 100% agree. Great ambassador for slowpitch.
Nino you are a student of the game and can teach others....mad respect man!
I have been a victim of that knuckle ball in league. It looked so pretty, I loaded up and it just took a dive right when it got to the plate ended up shanking a pop up to the short stop. The man is a master out there.
He really is, and he makes it look effortless! He can do anything he wants with the ball. Definitely a challenge to face off against. I am sure it makes you a better hitter facing off against him!
Used this grip at league last week and it completely changed my knuckle ball!! Had a few more victims than usual strike out using this grip!!
That's awesome, congrats! What about the grip change do you feel helped make you more successful?
Nino is the MAN!!
Wish i had videos like these 15 years ago
There is still time to implement some of these tips into your game!
No kidding. I was thinking that same thing while watching.
I just play in a rec league, but I've had other players tell me how they hate my knuckleball. I dig in with my nails between the seams with my index, middle and ring fingers when I throw mine, and few things put a smile on my face more than someone taking a huge cut at my pitch and missing by a foot.
Love it! Watching someone completely whiff after you threw a perfect knuckle has to be really satisfying. Well done
Sick video. Nino did a great job breaking things down and seems like a really good dude. And as always you guys asked great questions and made another high quality video.
We appreciate that! Nino was great to work with. Happy to answer all of our questions. Was legitimately excited to share his knowledge and experience. Great dude.
Before i watched a pitcher video i really didn't know what i was doing though i did no one thing when i pitched my one and only something strange happened - after seeing a video that guy called it a slider well i had a Breaking slider that most everybody would swing at getting a foul all the time since discovered the screwball and with that being said noticed my knuckleball was either a knuckle slider or knuckle screwball or when felling cocky ugly knuckleball - thanks guys for helping with my confidence
NINO my guy! Miss you my dude
I usually throw a palm ball as my knuckleball. Put the ball in my palm (cupping the ball) with no fingers touching the ball. Have to pitch from front of mound to get it there. Comes out with no rotation and floats like a butterfly stings like a bee! Hehe
This video popped in my recommend. I pitch and have been trying to find other ways to throw a knuckle ball I dig nails in seam. I might have to try this grip.
I love to hit knuckleballs. My personal best in game homer came off one
He seems like a great guy. I use a broken wrist and flick my fingers forward.
Kinda like an old school baseball knuckle ball
Had a blast playing against y’all last weekend in Manteca
Great video
Keep up the great work
As did we! Hoping to see you out there again in the near future
On my knuckle ball I think of it more as a push instead of a slip. Its pretty consistent for me.
Part 2 of the knuckle ball!
More knuckleball? We will see if we can't find another conference player that throws a filthy knuckle to join us and drop some more knowledge.
i always taught knuckle ball involved nails !!! goods news for me and back to the drawing board lol
Great information as always guys! I had a guy in my league that mastered the knuckleball. His only problem was he only threw that one pitch which was foolish because everyone figured him out after one at bat.
Thanks! The Knuckleball is a great tool but you have to have another pitch or two to change up the pace. Did the pitcher ever adjust his strategy? Thanks for watching!
@@LeagueNightSoftball he tried moving left and right, but same pitch just slightly different location. It kept coming in on the outside part of the plate for a right handed hitter. All I had to do was position my body to go opposite field and wait on it. He was so pissed when we scored ten runs in one inning on him and blew the game open .
I’ve faced this pitcher once and he struck me out and that was my debut for the conference now I’m trying to work my way back up there but if I have to face him again ima just quit
We truly believe you'll be successful. I have a feeling there is a conference team that will take a chance on you haha! Ayyyyyyye!
Question for Mike......as a pitcher how can i use the rubber or pitching line to my advantage?
Adjust in front and behind the plate to change arc and angle it comes in to the batter
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Get a grip you are most comfortable with and practice, practice, practice until you have it mastered.
Agreed! Have you found a grip that works best for you? Any tips for players that are just getting used to throwing the knuckle (drills, technique, etc.)?
Cool!
It was a ton of fun shooting w/ Nino. Hope you learn something!
I'm trying to figure out how to get it to "slip out" and not spin. Man has a gift
He really has made the knuckle look easy, hasn’t he? I think the big thing is the loose grip, just enough to feel control, but not white knuckling. Let us know if you find something that helps you!
@League Night Softball I have a knuckleball grip that works for me, but it isn't consistent. I like this grip because I have smaller hands, and it is super comfortable, but I haven't figured out the release point or how he releases it(let it slip out).
I have been trying this release 20-30pitches every few days to try and figure it out before I go back to my current knuckleball.
Great video. What are the types of protective gear do you guys use
Thanks Ken, we appreciate your comment! We have noticed it really depends on the pitcher. Nino, for example, doesn't tend to wear much protection at all. At the minimum, we recommend wearing facial protection, which Nino does do from time to time. Many of the pitchers we play with will wear a full face mask and some sort of protective shin guards. Also recommended is some sort of chest protection to help against comebackers. Happy to send over a few links should you be interested.
Would be interested in some of the chest protectors people use
Here is a link to one a few of our pitchers use. It will form fit to your chest on first use which makes it more comfortable to wear
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I have a friend I play with name Joe Roseli, He is A rated and fucking legit. He showed me to hold it in my palm NO fingers at all, then push that shit. Works pretty fucking good
Interesting! It's seems like there are just as many Knuckleball grips as there are Knuckleball pitchers. Thanks for watching!
It might be a custom, but that glove looks amazing. Any information on where we can possibly get it? Or at least the size?
We don't know the exact specs of the glove but we can certainly point you in the right direction. It's from an Arizona company called Legacy Glove Co.
legacygloveco.com/
I know Nino had some just like it for sale but I know he had limited stock. If you find him on FB and message him I am sure he can get you more info. Let him know you saw it in our video! Thanks for watching!
Does Mike have any videos on pitching as well?
Wow did vegas actually repaint BLD? last october it looked rough
What’s up brotha , could you help out with a discount code ? Trying to purchase batting gloves and Dom12 isn’t working
What bld park are you guys at?
I don't know why people in my league pitch knuckleballs. I don't know if it's because of the thin air (almost mile high altitude) or they're just not great at it. It will come in without rotation but it doesn't do anything as far as "dancing" goes. It's just... there. I typically hit them really well and I'm not the only one. The spin that causes a pitch to drift away or back over the inside of the plate give me far more trouble than knucklers.
Send the pitchers in your league a link to this video! A well executed knuckle is supposed to be unpredictable which creates a small advantage for the pitcher. If, however, it isn't moving at all, it can be like putting the ball on a tee for batters. That is why we recommend having a complete arsenal of pitches and using what is working to keep hitters off-balance. Mixing pitches can really make the pitcher tough to face.
The who circuit?
NAGAAA (North American Gay Amatuer Athletic Alliance) - it is comparable to USA Softball in that they play ASA rules, just a different organization running the tournaments
A tutorial on underhanded Slowpitch softball pitching wtf 🤣
You guys have to be kidding me……what diff does It make whether the ball is spinning or not? All of the other stuff I agree with, but really….a knuckleball?
Check out the science on why the wind moves a ball with less spin. Lots of videos explaining
NAGANNA listen to the propaganda
Alright, you caught us. There is no such thing as a Knuckleball. It's just a conspiracy made up by the government. Nothing to see here...
On my knuckle ball I think of it more as a push instead of a slip. Its pretty consistent for me.