Let’s talk about the “flip” change vs. the “slip” change — because I’ve got thoughts. I grew up learning the flip: show a stop sign, flick it out the back of your hand. It worked for me, but since 2019 I’ve questioned why so many young pitchers struggle with it. Then I remembered something my freshman year of college — my coach told me, “Drop your thumb.” Game-changer. Instead of locking out or flicking high, I learned to let my fingers, wrist, and forearm do the work. That’s when the “slip” cha

What’s the Difference Between a Flip Change, Slip Change, and an Over-the-top Drop?