How To Get An Excellent Curveball In Pokemon Go
Alright, fellow Pokemon Go adventurers! Ready to go from chucking Pokeballs like a confused Magikarp to nailing those sweet, sweet curveballs every single time?
You've come to the right place, because we're about to turn you into a curveballing MASTER!
The Spin Zone
First, get a grip (literally!) on that Pokeball. Imagine you're about to spin a tiny, adorable basketball.
Put your finger on the ball and spin it. Keep spinning your finger around it.
Left-to-right folks for counter-clockwise spin, right-to-left for clockwise!
The Throwing Motion
Okay, now for the fun part: the YEET! But it's not just any yeet, it's a strategic, curveball yeet.
For a clockwise spin (spinning right), you're gonna want to aim...slightly to the LEFT! I know, it sounds crazy.
For counter-clockwise (spinning left), you're aiming RIGHT!
Now, throw the ball. Don't throw it too hard, you want it to curve nicely into the circle.
It's like you're gently guiding it home for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit.
The Target Zone
Alright, so you've got your spin, you've got your aim, but WHERE exactly are you aiming?
Well, that depends on the Pokemon! Some little rascals are close, some are far, and some are just plain awkward.
Experiment a little! Start aiming for the inner circle.
If you're overshooting, aim lower. If you're undershooting, aim higher.
Imagine the target is a dart board. You are throwing the ball to bullseye.
The Circle Lock Trick
Here's a pro tip that'll make your curveballing life INFINITELY easier: the circle lock trick!
Hold down the Pokeball until the target circle is the size you want. Then, WITHOUT letting go, release the ball.
Now, when you go to throw your curveball, the circle will STAY that size! Magic!
Time your curveball throw so that it lands in the locked circle, maximize your chances of Great or Excellent throws.
Practice Makes Perfect
Look, nobody becomes a curveball master overnight. Not even Professor Willow!
You're gonna shank some throws. You're gonna accidentally hurl Pokeballs into the stratosphere. That's okay!
Just keep practicing. Catch every Pidgey and Rattata you see.
Soon, you'll be landing those Excellent curveballs like a seasoned pro, raking in the XP and making all your friends jealous.
Bonus Tip
Use Nanab Berries. They make the Pokemon less jumpy, so they stay in place.
This gives you more time to aim, spin and throw.
Happy Catching!
Now go out there and catch 'em all...with style! And remember, have fun!
