Then, with a long, slow preliminary swing I give a slight side motion to my hand with a decided snap to the wrist just at the instant the ball leaves my hand.

I endeavor, of course, to hide my right hand as much as possible from the batter, and go through exactly the same motions as for a straight ball.

I can get just as much speed with my curve as my straight, which in consequence, has proved my most successful ball.
"The drop ball is a most effective one if a pitcher can get control of it.

If the ball falls even a half inch from the expected line, the batter is liable to strike over it.

In pitching this ball I take a tight hold with the thumb and two forefingers, with the third finger underneath in touch with the sphere.