Offspeed rise balls?! Yes, they are a thing! Are they rare? 100% yes! Can they be effective? 100% yes! Taking thumb pressure or the thumb completely off a grip can take 8-12 mph off a pitch and achieve even better spin axis than with a thumb! Thumb provides torque and speed, but the 4 fingers execute the smoothest spin axis’! Try it today! #pitching #mensfastpitch #baseballpitcher #pitch #fastpitch #softball #fastpitchsoftball #beginnerpitching #pitcher #strikeout #baseball #softballplayer #soft