Most pitchers are taught grips. Very few are taught whether they’re actually ready to throw them. The kick change is a perfect example. Some pitchers dominate with it. Others feel awkward, lose command, or even start to feel discomfort in their elbow. The Kick Change is taking your traditional / normal change up grip, and 'simply' pulling up the middle finger. So what’s the difference? It’s not the pitch. It’s whether the athlete has the finger strength to support it. When mo