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How fast does the football go when the kicker hits it?
It depends on the player and how hard they can strike the ball, some can really crack the ball.
What is sidearm?
In baseball, sidearm is a manner of throwing the ball while keeping the hand below the shoulder. It also called "dropping down". Some pitchers always throw sidearm. Infielders and outfielders are usually discouraged from using this delivery since it harder to throw accurately that way.
How do you get movement on a wiffleball?
A brand new ball hinders overall movement, by adding ridges to the plastic ball you can further increase the movement. Try scuffing the ball on the pavement, or with sand paper. Some pitchers go so far as to use knives and nails on the ball. Happy pitching!
What actually causes some of the bats to break?
because pitchers throw the ball really hard and batters swing the bat hard, when the 2 meet the bat cracks
What does a heavy ball vs a light ball mean in softball terms?
A heavy ball is a term for a ball with more weight on it. It's primarily used by pitchers during their workouts or warm-ups to help increase velocity. A light ball is just the opposite- a ball with less weight on it. This is also primarily used by pitchers during workouts to help them improve.
Does hit the ball in speaking with idioms or slang make sense?
Not as slang or idioms, no. It just means to strike a ball, either with a bat, a stick, a racquet, or some part of your body.
What is the area of the pitchers mound with a diameter of 18?
There are certain things a pitcher may not do while within this circle. Fore example, when the umpire puts a new ball in play, some pitchers will spit on their hands and rub the ball up. Done outside this circle, it is legal; done inside this circle, it is illegal.
What is strike zone?
By rule the strike zone measures from the knees to the sternum so to speak. and the ball must also pass over any part of home plate. Watch some games and you will see that CONTRARY TO THE RULES some umpires have different ideas and call "their" strike zone as they please.
I was just told pitchers never use a brand new ball and that teams actually have people scuff the balls on purpose but is it legal for a pitcher or team to scuff a ball before the game?
At the start of each game the home plate umpire puts a new ball in play. Naturally, pitchers and coaches may choose to rub dirt on the ball to take away some of its "shine", which make them slippery. This does not count as "scuffing". Purposely cutting or scuffing a ball in order to alter its flight pattern or behavior is against the rules. Hope this helps.
What are some online bowling games?
There is casual bowling, here you just have to throw a strike. Then you have strike zone, this is very realistic, you have to get the angle of the ball right. There is also king pin bowling, you decide where to aim and then click and hold and throw the ball. There are a lot of other online bowling games to find on the internet.
What in baseball are there 3 of?
If you mean exactly 3 and not more, some would be 3 outfielders, 3 balls (strike out), 3 ball count on the hitter.
What is the strike zone in softball?
The strike zone is from the armpits to the knees tall. If any part of the ball crosses the plate it is considered a strike. Of course, umpire are supposed to try to stay within these parameters, but each umpire's strike zone varies.
