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As you bring your arm forward to throw the ball, rotate your arm high and bring it down until you release it. This will help position your arm to increase the spin on the ball after you throw it. Be careful when throwing the ball like this, as too much rotation in your shoulder or arm can cause injury. If you feel pain anywhere along your throwing arm, take a few days off throwing a sinker. It’s important to maintain control of the ball right up until the moment you throw it. Keeping a firm grip will give you a lot of control, as well as giving the ball more spin when you release it. While you should hold the ball tightly in your hand, do so only with your fingers and thumb. If you press the ball against your palm too much, you risk increasing the friction on the ball and reducing the amount of spin you can get. Unlike a a fastball where the pressure comes from your index finger, a sinker should get its final direction from your middle finger. Keep your middle finger on the top of the ball as you throw it, and make sure the ball leaves your hand along your middle finger rather than the thumb or index. To get the best topspin on your sinker, rotate your hand slightly as you release. This is called pronation and should look as if you are pouring something out of the ball between your index finger and thumb. As you try and keep your middle finger directly on top of the ball, you should get pronation with the natural rotation of your hand. Make these two moves work together to get the best throw.

summary: Throw the pitch over the top. Keep a firm grip on the ball. Apply pressure with your middle finger. Twist your hand slightly as you release the ball.


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Make a list of all of your best qualities. Maybe you’re good at sticking up for your friends, or you really light up when you talk about something you care about, or you’re a good listener, or you make people laugh. There are many different ways to be attractive. If you’re having trouble thinking of positive things about yourself, ask your friends or family. You can tell your friend what you value most about them, and then ask them what they value about you. The key to feeling confident about yourself isn’t thinking that you’re great at absolutely everything. Instead, remind yourself about the things that you’re good at and accept what you’re not good at. Natural self-confidence and self-love are magnetic.  For example, say to yourself: “I know that I have a hard time in school, but nobody’s perfect. What I’m really good at is being a loyal friend, and that’s a wonderful thing.” Or: “I know that I have trouble with my temper, but I’m always honest and I work hard, and that’s really special.” If you struggle a lot with feelings of self worth, consider talking to a therapist. Every day, take a shower, wear deodorant, and put on clothes you like. You’ll look your best and feel your best if you put in attention to smelling clean and looking well-groomed. If you look like you take good care of yourself, you'll be much more attractive. You’ll look like much more of a catch if you go out and do the things you love. Working on your hobbies is not only personally fulfilling, but it makes you a much more interesting dating-prospect, and you’ll have things to talk about with your crush. Developing your own hobbies can remind you of your own self-worth and boost your confidence. Aim to exercise for about 30 minutes a day. Exercising boosts your physical and mental health, and can make you feel more confident in your body. It also gives you a bunch of endorphins that make you feel happy. There’s no need to be super buff to impress a girl, but working out a reasonable amount shows that you take care of yourself, and makes you look confident. When you’re completely star-struck with somebody, it’s easy to idolize them and think they’re perfect. But this girl is a human being, just like everybody else. Getting your crush off of a pedestal is part of respecting her. It means you don’t think of her as a fantasy, but as a real person with flaws, fears, and ungraceful moments.  Try to keep in mind that leagues don’t actually exist. They’re imaginary. Different people are attracted to different things! If you’re having trouble, get a more clear-eyed friend to help you.

summary: Brainstorm your best qualities to remind yourself of your worth. Use positive self talk to embrace your talents and accept your flaws. Groom yourself well to boost your confidence. Devote time to your interests and hobbies. Get into a fitness routine to boost your confidence. Try to see her as an equal instead of putting her on a pedestal.


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Most hard drives connect via USB, so you'll just need to plug the USB cable into an open port on your Mac. You'll typically find at least one USB port along each side of the Mac. Some Mac-specific drives may come with a Thunderbolt or FireWire cable instead. If this is the case, you'll need to plug it into the correct port, or get an adapter if you don't have the proper port on your Mac. If the drive is formatted and connected properly, it will appear on your Mac's desktop as a drive with a USB or Thunderbolt icon.  The drive icon may not appear on your desktop even though it is connected properly. You can check for the drive in the left frame of any Finder window, under the "Devices" heading. You can set drives to appear on your desktop by clicking the Finder menu, selecting "Preferences," and then checking the "External disks" box.  If the drive does not appear in Finder or on your desktop, see the next section. Double-click the drive on your desktop or select it from the left frame of a Finder window to view the contents of the drive. You can start dragging and dropping files into the drive, or copy files to your Mac's internal hard drive.
summary: Plug the hard drive into the Mac using the cable that came with it. Check for your drive on your desktop. Open the drive to view its contents.