Baseball Pitching Grips [CHANGE UPS] The Circle, Star, and Vulcan

www.maddenbaseball.com Join the newsletter! Here's a video on some baseball pitching grips and how to throw the circle change up, the star change up, and the vulcan change up. All of these change ups have different grips and are thrown a little differently. But if you're look for a new pitch to throw you can try one of these change ups. Just remember, the main job of any change up is to try to disrupt the batter's timing by pitching off of your fastball. So here is where we talk about each of the pitches:
1) 0:33 The Circle Change Up
2) 3:00 Change of speed for your change ups
3) 3:35 The Star Change Up
4) 4:49 The Vulcan Change Up
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[@ethangreene842]

dude youre channel is helping a ton of people with pitching. i just wanted to figure out how to throw a sinker and a slider , and youre channel helped so much

[@venom7147]

The star changeup seems to be working really well. when I move my arm in a sideways motion it is nasty not only does it go down it goes to the side LOVE THAT PITCH

[@YouGoPro]

Awesome!

[@bradleymilton4727]

Thanks for sharing the Vulcan change, I have to try that. Hopefully it works.

[@darinlivingston373]

Love your channel learn so much from you

[@YouGoPro]

Thanks!

[@daylan1953]

Your curve, sinker, and star change up have really helped me improve my pitching. Last night I pitched those pitches with a 4 seam fastball for 3 innings and I struck out 8 boys and my coaches took me out because they wanted to save my arm for my next game. So, thank you you have really helped me become a better pitcher and all around player. I am so glad I found your channel last year. PS: The sinker is a nasty pitch and great for me because im only 12 so i can throw it without hurting my arm.

[@aidenh3291]

Dude I cannot make the sinker move consistently for the life of me mind telling me how you made it nasty?

[@andrescruz2444]

Thank you very much. I learn 2 new pitches, because I already throw the circle changeup.

[@kinglykaon2896]

I am very good at throwing a Vulcan change-up but I still need more and more practice on it. And once I perfect it, than that'll be my best, breaking fast ball. And thank you for the advice

[@arizonadee1856]

Great video! I’ve came across many of you videos and they have been a great help for better understanding my mechanics. As of right now, I throw a four seam fastball, cutter, and splitter. However, since my splitter tends to knuckle the majority of the time, I feel like it might be good to throw a circle change to have a pitch with a change of speed while maintaining a four seam spin. What are your thoughts on this?

[@DaytonGems3]

The way I gripped my star changeup in highschool, used the Vulan method just 1 finger over. So the webbing in my pointer/thumb and ring/pinky were riding the horseshoe of the seams, then kept my middle finger in the middle of the topside horseshoe, it made it very effective as a drop changeup

[@a.y.tbracelets4991]

thanks, u taught me how to throw the star and now its one of my best pitches

[@dagoatYT]

My grandpa was a meistro at pitching I’ve never asked if he knew any more pitches but he taught me how to throw my first three I’ve mastered growing up, it was a 2 seam fastball 4 seam fastball circle change and I wanna say he taught me a 12-6 curve as well but I’m not sure

[@codysage2178]

Rn I throw, 4seam, kinda a 2seam, curve, circle changeup, slurve, but now I have pitches worth puking. Thanks Coach

[@MVPFLF]

Ian Kennedy is known for his Vulcan but my question is: Is the Vulcan another name for Split-Changeup? (Roy Halladay)

[@YouGoPro]

The Vulcan, to me, is between the middle and ring finger.

[@slimpy9855]

Rip

[@krich7502]

Was looking for a change up to add to my repertoire and I went with the Vulcan Bc of this video now revisiting this video reminded me why I decided to go with the Vulcan it is a nasty pitch, I throw a 4 seam, Vulcan, 12-6 and a slurve(which mostly acts like a curve) but I can change the arm angle to have more horizontal movement to it

[@birdman8376]

Thanks you so much, I've mastered the Star and Circle, still working on Vulcan, Thanks!!!

[@YouGoPro]

+Secret Ambipom awesome! you're welcome!

[@galpal8605]

It’s been four years. Any progress?

[@calengraham]

If you mastered a change up your going pro lol

[@dagoatYT]

Calen 13 when I was younger I mastered the circle change but haven’t played since majors because I unfortunately lost my touch. but I’m gonna get it back so I can hopefully go pro and I’m gonna master the best pitches

[@dagoatYT]

It really sucks that I lost my touch cuz I was starting to get like Mr Spock with the pitches

[@vincentcammisa4539]

4 seam 2 Seam knuckle curve slider sometimes has great movement and sometimes turns into a standard curve ball and a circle change

[@anuradhavaidyabhushan4810]

Thank you sir

[@tylertuthill5747]

I throw a 4 seam, 2 seam, (I've been messing with a bunch of different grips but having trouble finding one that I'm comfortable with), slurve (my slider but it has more depth so I call it a slurve. I can throw others but stick to these main four. Nothing crazy but it gets the job done

[@martycoleman3801]

I learned a lot I'm really good at Changeup

[@mirandablodgett6240]

its a great video I really think it will work

[@laxkyleball8663]

I use 4 and 2 seam, spike curve ( knuckle curve ) Vulcan change up and the occasional cutter

[@adfinstein153]

4 seam, 2 seam which can occasionally be dirty in almost like a screwball action, 12-6 curve and the Vulcan which is my money pitch. Also, maybe 1-3 sliders per game just to throw the hitter a breaking ball moving away from them

[@cjsnakegaming4433]

because of you I can finally pitch as the little league Lakeview team thx I'm the best lil leave pitcher

[@hendrixm.]

Thank's YouGoPro! I'm a young 12y old pitcher in little league and my dream is to be an MLB Pitcher. You have helped me a lot! Now I know how to throw a Circle-Change, 4-Seam Fastball, and a 12-6 Curveball. Again, thank you so much!

[@BlqzexMC]

X4n359 12 year olds shouldn't be throwing curveballs until they are 15 or u will hurt ur arm

[@hendrixm.]

Blqzex Thanks for the tip. My coach doesn't let me pitch much so I think I will be OK. Not to be rude. (:

[@IVRSteve]

P

[@franciscoadalbertofigueroa912]

That is a beautiful glove you got there, what is the brand?

[@erictze4584]

Hey,man. I use both of Star and Vulcan grip,and I mix with fastball ,which are three type of speed off. So Nasty. It is good to break the tempo who cannot touch the ball easily:) The movement of Star grip is looking like a fastball but that is close to the base to drop. The Vulcan is looking like a slow fastball,the vision of batter is looking like stopped and the ball doesn't coming.

[@YouGoPro]

Awesome!

[@erictze4584]

Coach, I don't split too much at Vulcan,I just split like the fastball of distance. Is that fine to have a well effect that batter cannot adjust the speed off?

[@YouGoPro]

Might want to split a little more if you need more change of speed and movement

[@erictze4584]

Thanks!!

[@bradyr7245]

Thank you

[@KJT922010T]

My friend was in the Brewers origination he had a really good Circle Change

[@connersmitherman1904]

1 4seam 2 Cutter 3 Knuckle-Curve 4 Vulcan 5 12-6

[@andrewgrignon826]

great video! looking for some good pitches to teach my 12 year olds that won't put too much strain on their still developing arms.. any other pitches you recommend that could help me out with that are easy to learn and won't hurt their arms? any feedback would be greatly appreciate!

[@YouGoPro]

The sinker for sure. I have a program that teaches it.

[@stabmasterarson6596]

Interesting that you grip your circle change the same way Johan Santana gripped his changeup but it wasn't called a circle. I thought circle is when you have THREE fingers on the ball but on the side. Santana gripped his w/ the two middle fingers and that's what I get my HS pitchers to try cause when I played and used it it was easier to control and almost always stayed down, which obviously is what you want w/ a changeup. Thanks.

[@YouGoPro]

+Stabmaster Arson Yes, Johan showed me this pitch when I played for the Mets organization.

[@shadetree6981]

It was a "circle change" that Johan threw. As far as I can remember. From what my 2 remaining brain cells recall, he really developed it during a rehab stint in the minors after struggling to keep a position in the Twins bullpen... He was a brand new pitcher when he came back and quickly moved to the starting rotation. The rest is history.

[@depwunuauguh9334]

2seam 4seam change up and a little curve

[@KDizzle1207]

I throw a 4 seam and Circle change and I made a hitter lose his balance since I threw 4 straight fastballs

[@rydog7798]

4 seam fastball 2 seam fastball Vulcan Changeup Slider low 3/4 arm slot 17 years old

[@orgaicnutproductions]

I currently throw a fastball, Vulcan Change-up(But I call it a split-change), and a curveball. Should I use my change-up or curveball more. They both have great movement on them. I know you have not seen me pitch, but I want to know if a curveball or change-up would be more effective as a strikeout pitch.

[@YouGoPro]

It can be, it just depends on your pitches

[@josephmannix5120]

I just made my own change up I've been struggling with it but now I made one that I've seen no one throw and it's filthy

[@nateyellin5453]

I play 11u, and I am a lefty pitcher I throw Four Seam,two seam and star change I pronate my wrist when throwing my changeup and I get lots of downward movement on it. Is that normal?

[@jonathan447661]

I thro a cutter a 4seam and thanks to this video a cricket change up

[@nathanpezold8340]

Will any of these pitches hurt my arm

[@kmiller-np1ro]

I throw 4 seam, circle change, Vulcan change, curve, slider, and slurve

[@bigeastuc3550]

I'm 12 going into 13u, I throw a fastball 65 mph and a knucklecurve what stress free( on arm) pitches might work well

[@YouGoPro]

I just shot a video yesterday about this. Will upload it next week. Make sure you're subbed so you can see it when it goes up!

[@chrisshergie1030]

So lets use a video game as an example, if the options are changer, Vulcan changeup, and circle changeup, are you saying that The star changeup would be just the changeup? So it would be technically wrong to show most pictures throwing just a changeup because it should be a circle changeup since it is most common?

[@filthysavage7851]

I throw a 4seam a 2seam a knuckle curve and a Vulcan changeup

[@TheMitmit03]

I'm 13 throw 85 and I have a 2 seam, 4 seam, curveball, and change up. My pitching coach is teaching me a cutter after fall ball

[@dominicstanziano1456]

TheMitmit03 you don't throw 85

[@thefreshexpress8615]

TheMitmit03 oh yah? well i am 11 and i throw a 88 mph fastball and a 75 mph changeup

[@pokemongoinformationtipsan8099]

I throw 4-Seam, Curve Ball, Slider, Sinker, 2-Seam, and Change Ups (Like the ones in this video)

[@thevideoguy_2723]

Nice

[@bclegends34]

I throw a 4 seam, circle change, and a very very good 12-6 spike curve. I struggle with the 2 seam. I get good spin on it but I can't figure out how to get it to tail. I have an over the top at slot. I can send you some pictures of me and see if you can help. If you have an email that I can do that, please let me know. thank you.

[@YouGoPro]

Yeh send it to me

[@bclegends34]

How should I send them to you? Instagram?

[@braydon1449]

I throw a 4 seam a 2 seam a deadly circle changeup a split finger and a vulcan changeup

[@kreir]

L

[@ianmiller5819]

I throw a 4-seam fastball along with a 4-seam change, and a curveball. I throw my fastball and change-up the same way, with the exception that my change uses three fingers instead of two. I tend to go for the change when runners on base because my curve isn't as good from the stretch, is this normal?

[@YouGoPro]

Cool. You should practice more from the stretch so that all your pitches work good from there.

[@ianmiller5819]

+YouGoPro Thanks, I've only been playing (pitching) for a season of fall ball and your videos have helped.

[@hurtboyeli]

My pitches are; 1. 4 Seam Fastball 2. Slider 3. 12-6 Curve ball 4. Star Changeup 5. Eephus

[@SS-fy6hk]

Lose that eephus bud

[@zacertel8670]

Mine are 4 seam 2 seam Breaking ball Cut fastball Palmball (change-up)

[@GetKillz101]

I throw 1. Fastball 2. Curveball 3. Circle-Change 4. Splitter 5. Cutter 6. Sinker

[@DS-nd2mb]

I throw a 4 seam, circle-change, slurve and a knuckle-curve. I throw my 4 seam fastball over the top and my circle-change a little further down in my arm slot. I am having some movement, but I was wondering if I'm having trouble with how tight I may be gripping the ball. I also wanted to know about the movement for a knuckle-curve. Mine will move like a fastball, but falls off the table. should it go that way?

[@YouGoPro]

If it looks like a fastball and then drops off the table, then it sounds like it's a good pitch.

[@DS-nd2mb]

Good. Should I drop the circle-change and try the vulcan? I feel like I grip the ball too tight to get the correct movement along with the right pronation.

[@YouGoPro]

That's something you'll have to decide.

[@jakebardenhagen1733]

If you could throw any one of the change-ups to their greatest extent which one would you throw more often?

[@YouGoPro]

Great question! For me personally the Vulcan worked best. But if you're asking in general out of all the pitchers I see and big leaguers I'd have to say a very good circle change up is a nasty pitch. I was just never good at it.

[@mirandablodgett6240]

I have one question, would all of the pitches be little league appropriate like majors?

[@jddrew00]

+Miranda Blodgett No, there are some pitches that are rough on the arm, and should not be used by somebody young who is still growing.

[@c_rid564]

Can you show us some pitches that won't hurt your wrist or elbow.

[@ryanfraser4365]

Is the palm ball a grip for the change up

[@xaviere.7581]

Ryan Fraser Yes, basically.

[@GraduatedIn]

make a video on the splitter and gyro :)

[@joemama3939]

Your Average High School Baseball Player. tip: hold a splitter tight in your hand and throw hard

[@suchirbaradwaj3280]

I'm 12 years old and moving up to a league with 15 yearolds. I'm also moving from 46 to 60 feet. I have a 4 seam, fork-change and a knuckle-curve. How do I throw these pitches 15 feet farther, and get more speed to these pitches? Is it just practice?

[@tylertuthill5747]

It takes time for some people. Work on your arm with long toss and just getting used to the difference. It didn't bother me to bad but you won't be throwing as hard quick. It takes time. Just throw from that distance work on your arm strength and also your endurance. Work your arm to be able to throw longer from that distance. Also a side note it to be careful with that forkball. Not the best for your arm in my experiences. But personally what worked for me was long toss and just pitching from that distance but not as hard as I could. I would just work on being able to throw a longer time and when you get that, work on your velocity. My biggest problem was at first I felt like the ball was taking for ever to get to the catcher and I tried to throw harder. Threw out my arm but just have patience and it will come... Hope this helps some

[@williamcollier1446]

when you throw the circle change isn't it like a running fastball

[@YouGoPro]

+William Collier Well it's a change up so it's like 10-15 mph slower than a fastball but usually breaks down and arm side

[@danielroy2822]

about 57-66 mph 4 seam fastball, nasty curveball (best pitch), sinker, circle change

[@alexlambert5830]

I throw a 4 seam a 12-6 a slurve and a Vulcan

[@jackk9366]

I am 11 years old, and I seem to feel the vulcan works best for me. Will it blow out my arm?

[@thefreshexpress8615]

Jack The muffin YES!!!

[@ryandeist6087]

2/4 seam fastball. Circle change. Curveball. Sinker. Knuckleball

[@shelbysailor9695]

I through 1.4seam 2.2seam 3.Chang up 4.circle Chang 5curve ball 6.nuckle ball and I am 8yrs.old

[@scottieeaton7361]

I throw a 2 seam fastball, 4 seam fastball, and a sinker

[@naterocks0520]

13 throw 55mph 4 seam Slider Cutter Circle 3 quarter arm slot

[@YouGoPro]

🔥

[@elijahsantos8263]

13 and throw officially 66mph, slider, fastball, change up, and a splitter

[@benjamin_corak]

I'm the best in the league and I only use a circle and a sinker and cutter. I'm 11

[@noahmarks9132]

I throw a 4 seam, sinker, and vulcan

[@lukassiemens8443]

my 2 seam dropped like crazy because of the spin I get on it

[@YouGoPro]

Nice

[@jamesrick7351]

the star changeup is the easiest to throw and it drops when you spin it off your fingertips

[@blazinginferno29]

i have a good natural sinker

[@colinsander704]

What is a good 3rd pitch for a 10 year old? My 4-seam is 57-60 and my change up is 15.

[@thefreshexpress8615]

Niloc Ultimate lol 15

[@colinsander704]

The Fresh Express big difference!

[@thefreshexpress8615]

Niloc Ultimate i know but your changeup is to fast mine goes max 12 mph

[@lukassiemens8443]

4 and 2 seam, palm ball, splitter, need to learn a pitch with side movement

[@YouGoPro]

You already have 4. Do you really need more?

[@lukassiemens8443]

No not really

[@YouGoPro]

LOL

[@dominicstanziano1456]

Try a slider

[@nwpgk8166]

Are you related to the Madden Football John Madden?

[@isaacgarcia4126]

4 seam, 2 seam, star change up, sinker and curve ball

[@isaacgarcia4126]

I learned the sinker from you

[@BryanBoger1]

circle change 4 seam 2eam

[@henrydoskocil6149]

I throw a 4 seam and 2 seam, nasty slider, and a change up. Working on a 12-6

[@YouGoPro]

cool

[@ianallan2489]

I've heard that ur supposed to hold the Vulcan like an egg really softly

[@migueltorresiii6826]

1 4 seam 2 2 seam 3 11 Curve 4 Sinker 5 Circle Change

[@mariselarodriguez732]

I throw a fast ball curve ball

[@Renan.GamesBR]

Hello, my name is Renan. I would like to ask if you could put Portuguese subtitles in your videos.

[@YouGoPro]

I'm not sure how to do that. But I would love to.

[@Renan.GamesBR]

+YouGoPro what a pity. But thanks for replying. hug. And Congratulations on the videos, they help a lot.

[@kravis_6131]

2 seam, Vulcan change, slider, screwball

[@727kardz4]

Change up two seam four seam

[@kevinphallus]

It looks like the Vulcan and Circle are labeled backwards on the thumbnail photo.

[@ty_r1nzler899]

Yes they are

[@chrism.1749]

I’m 5 years late to the party, but it looks like the thumbnail is a bit off. The grips for the circle and vulcan changeups are mixed up

[@russelgarcia3551]

i want to learn more pitch,. that can't target the ball of batters

[@tshoreproductions9184]

2 seam fastball, 4 seam fastball, curveball, circle change up.

[@reactiongamer6793]

I throw Fast ball Change up Curveball 2 seam Cutter Knuckle ball Sinker Slerv Slider Screwball Accurate fastball 4 seam Forkball Riser Palmball Knuckle curve

[@connersmitherman1904]

Does the catcher have 2 come and tell u what pitch to throw ever pitch

[@reactiongamer6793]

+Conner Smitherman ok

[@reactiongamer6793]

And a gyro ball

[@jordanbyjordan3092]

Bullshit

[@jonathan447661]

Throw* and circle*

[@southern93rd26]

I watch both channels but, Martymusic and John Madden look like twins

[@brkmrt2]

I never saw someone throw a starchangeup

[@YouGoPro]

It happens.

[@ST3Di03]

“On a forkball you’re splitting between your pointer finger and your middle finger, on the Vulcan it’s in between you middle finger and your pointer finger” words of wisdom from the man himself lol

[@haydenshay3521]

I'm in high school and I throw a fork ball & it's nasty

[@YouGoPro]

Niiiice!

[@jtk344]

how do I throw a ephies

[@YouGoPro]

Throw the ball super slowwww

[@Nugglashine]

this guy needs to dust the cheeto crumbs off his hoodie and actually go outside and throw it so we can see it

[@jleclair5]

Got my 11 year old son, lefty, throws mid 50s+ fastball, throwing vulcan tonight, and its falling right off the table. This thing is gonna get some ugly swings and misses!!

[@haydensigg7766]

2-Seam, 4-Seam, Circle-Change, and a Slip/Curve ball