Many experienced pitchers will switch between the two options when they want to emphasize velocity or movement respectively but you should stick with one until you're fully comfortable with it. [substeps] For the four-seam grip, place your index and middle fingers across the seams where they form a horse-shoe shape with a comfortable amount of space between them.
[header] How to throw a faster fastball [title] Perfect your grip. [step] There are two primary grips for the fastball: the four-seam and the two-seam. The four-seam generally gathers more velocity but some pitchers find the two-seam more comfortable and easier to command.