The Different Pitches of Baseball

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Instructional TopicsTwo Seam FastballFour Seam FastballChange-upKnuckleballCurveballSliderForkballPractice QuestionsExamCreditsWhy Video

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ClipArtSources ConsultedTwo Seam FastballThe second most used pitchPitch sinks and moves (more movement than a four seam fastball)Average Speed: 89-91 MPHAlso can be known as a Sinker due to its downward trajectory

Back to Instructional MenuFour Seam FastballMost Common PitchAverage Speed= 89-91 MPHCan be thrown at speeds of 100 MPH or morePitch has little movementA very straight pitch

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Why do pitchers throw different pitches?Throw of the timing of the hitterMove the ball vertically or laterallyTrick the hitter into making a poor swing

NextChange-upUsed to throw off the timing of the hitter.Average speed is 10 MPH less than the average speed of a fastball.Thrown like a fast ball; however, the grip slows down the initial velocity out of the hand causing the pitch to be thrown at a slower speed.

Back to Instructional MenuSliderFaster than a curve ball but slower than a fastballTight spin produces a late, lateral breakAverage speed is 4-6 MPH slower than a fastballPitch can cut in on the hitters hands preventing solid contact

Back to Instructional MenuForkballThe grip is the same as a two-seam fastball but with a the pointer and index fingers spread farther apartPitch has a downward actionEffective pitches finish at the bottom of the strike zone (sometimes in the dirt)Average Speed: about 85 MPH

Back to Instructional MenuKnuckleballUncommon PitchUnique pitch can transform a pitchers careerDancesThe dancing motion makes it difficult for the hitter to follow the path of the ballAverage speed: 50-70 MPH

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