[header] How to throw a ball faster [title] Hold your hands together at chest height. [step] If you're playing baseball or softball, this will be a familiar position. To begin a fast throw, cup your glove around the ball and hold both directly in front of your sternum. 
[title] Hold the baseball with your index finger, middle finger, and thumb. [step] With the ball in your glove, use these 3 fingers to keep a tight grip on the baseball.