How To Throw A Screwball In Wiffle Ball

Okay, let's be honest. Throwing a screwball in Wiffle ball is kind of a dark art.

Everyone thinks they know how. But do they really?

The "Official" Way (Spoiler Alert: It's Bogus)

You'll hear people say, "Grip it tight! Flick your wrist inwards!" Blah, blah, blah.

That's fine for a textbook. But we're talking about backyard glory here, folks!

Forget everything you've ever read. Seriously.

My (Unpopular) Screwball Opinion

Here it comes. Prepare yourselves. The secret to a wicked Wiffle ball screwball... is mostly luck.

Yep, I said it. I know. Controversial.

Sure, there's technique involved. But the Wiffle gods are fickle creatures.

They demand sacrifice. (Usually a perfectly good whiffed strike.)

The Grip: Embrace the Chaos

Grip the ball however feels…slightly wrong. That's key. Seriously.

Too comfortable? You're doing it wrong. Think *awkward*.

Maybe put your fingers way off-center. Maybe angle your thumb weirdly. Explore the dark side!

Personally, I like to jam my index finger way over on the side, almost touching the holes. Don’t ask me why, it just *feels* like trouble.

The Release: Just Yeet It

Don’t overthink your arm slot. Keep it natural.

The magic happens in the wrist. But not the "flick inwards" magic.

Think of it as a sort of...wrist explosion. An uncontrolled wrist explosion.

Let the ball rip from your fingertips. Pray to the Wiffle gods.

If you're lucky, it'll dart left. Or right. Or maybe just tumble harmlessly towards the ground.

The Mental Game: Embrace Failure

Here's the harsh truth. Most of your screwballs will be garbage.

That's okay! It's part of the process. Embrace the garbage.

The more you throw (and fail), the more you'll learn what doesn't work.

Eventually, by pure chance, one will be a masterpiece. A work of art.

And that one glorious, defying-physics pitch will be worth all the bad ones.

Troubleshooting: When Your Screwball Isn't Screwing

Ball sailing high? Grip tighter, maybe. Or looser. I don't know!

No movement at all? Try a different grip. Or a different wind direction.

Still nothing? Just throw a fastball. Sometimes, *honesty* is the best policy.

Seriously though, changing the angle of your wrist might help.

Or maybe you're just not destined to throw a screwball. That's fine too. Become a knuckleballer!

The Most Important Thing

Don't take it too seriously! It's Wiffle ball!

Have fun. Laugh at your terrible pitches.

And remember, a little bit of luck can go a long way.

And a whole lot of practice... and a healthy dose of desperation... might help too.

So go out there and throw some screwballs! (And maybe wear a cup.)