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How does a submarine-type pitcher control where his breaking ball will end up?
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∙ 16y ago
In the same manner that a side arm or traditional delivery pitcher would. Snapping of the wrist and the location of the balls seams determine how it will break.
As for the ending location, that comes with practice.
It should be noted, however, that most side arm and submarine arm pitches typically only throw sliders or change ups as their breaking pitches, relying mainly on the deceptive delivery to fool batters.
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What is the difference between a pitcher's command and a pitcher's control?
Great question. The pitchers command means that his pitches are doing what he wants them to do. If his intent is to throw a curve ball, then the ball will curve. The pitcher has control when the pitches he throws are staying in the strike zone like he wants. If he wants to throw a ball, then he is throwing balls. your curveball can curve, your breaking ball can break, your slider will slide, and your fastball is fast.... however if you can't get it over the plate ( or reasonably within range), you have no control.
How can a pitcher control the movement of a baseball?
the ptcher holds the ball with different grips and twists his wrist different ways. which creates unequal air pressure on the ball, which causes the ball to "curve"
What physical forces control the proper distance from the pitcher a curve ball breaks?
When the ball initially leaves the pitcher's hand, the forward momentum of the ball is stronger than the sideward aerodyamic force (created by the spin of the ball). However, as the ball slows down (as it approaches the batter), the sideward aerodynmic force starts to overcome the forward momentum of the ball, thus, the ball curves.
What happens if the pitcher drops the ball while in contact with the runner?
If the pitcher is in contact with the runner, the runner is safe if the pitcher drops the ball. If the pitcher is in contact with the rubber, it is a balk if he drops the ball.
Who throws the ball in baseball?
usually the pitcher but evry body throwes the ball
Who are the players who throw the ball to batters?
This is the pitcher
What is the difference between a breaking ball and a curve ball?
A curveball falls under the general category of "breaking ball". A "breaking ball" refers to any pitch that is thrown with movement (i.e. a curveball, slider, sinker, etc.").
Ground ball to pitcher- pitcher drops ball and batter beats throw does pitcher gets an error or the batter get a hit?
It depends on how bad the pitcher boots the ball. An error is recorded when an out is not made within reasonable effort or talent.
What is the name of the player who hits the ball in baseball?
The pitcher throws the ball to the batter in baseball
Is work done on a ball when a pitcher throws it is the pitcher stil doing work on the ball?
Well, that's a tough question. I suppose it all depends on how you look at "work." Obviously when the pitcher releases the ball, his work is finished, but the effect that he places on the thrown ball is not finished until the ball stops. The pitcher has transferred his "work" energy to the ball. The ball then carries out the remainder of his work.
What is is pitcher?
A pitcher is the person who pitches, or throws, the ball to the batter.
Who catches the ball thrown by the pitcher in baseball?
The pitcher.
