answersLogoWhite

0

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.").

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about General History

What is the difference between a soccer ball and a volleyball?

Volleyballs are softer than a soccer ball.


How are curve-balls thrown?

"Choke" the ball (wedge it down between your thumb and forefinger), and tilt your wrist to the left; the ball snaps down and to the right on release. The resulting pitch should drop and curve to the left. Experiment with different speeds and spins. The best method of a curve ball is to learn to throw it curved upward. Instant strike every time, guaranteed.


What is Satchel Paige's best pitch?

Curve ball


What is the difference between a Penn 2 and Penn 3 tennis ball?

No difference. The numbering is present to distinguish the balls from other balls on court


How fast is a fastball pitch?

The speed of a fastball is dependent on the pitcher throwing the pitch. At the major league level, fastball can vary in speed by 15-20mph between different pitchers. The hardest throwers have been credited with speeds exceeding 100mph, but some pitchers can barely reach 90mph. The main difference between a fastball and other pitches is how they are thrown. A fastball is thrown similarly to the natural motion of throwing a ball, allowing the ball to roll off the fingers as it is released, imparting backspin to the ball, which provides a small amount of lift, and reduces air resistance. This lift allows the pitch to have a straighter line to the plate. The more natural motion is the primary reason for the characteristic high speed of the fastball. Curve balls are thrown with the ball rolling off the thumb, with a snap of the wrist, imparting a forward spin, causing the ball to lose lift, resulting in the characteristic "curve" of the curve ball. This motion is very unnatural, and a drop-off in speed is the result.

Related Questions

What is the appoximate difference in speed between a softball fast ball and a curve ball?

30mph


What force makes a ball curve on a spinning carousel?

The Magnus effect is the force responsible for making a ball curve on a spinning carousel. As the ball moves through the air, the spin creates a pressure difference between the top and bottom sides of the ball, causing a sideways force that makes it curve.


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.


a cross between a fast ball and a curve?

When a fast ball and curve ball are mixed together it is called a slider.


What is the difference between a breaking ball and a slider in baseball pitching?

A breaking ball is a general term for any pitch that breaks or curves, while a slider is a specific type of breaking ball that moves horizontally with sharp, late movement.


What causes a soccer ball to curve when kicked?

When a soccer ball is kicked, the spin applied to the ball causes it to curve in the air. This is known as the Magnus effect, where the spin creates a difference in air pressure around the ball, causing it to curve in the direction of the spin.


Why does a soccer ball curve when it is kicked?

A soccer ball curves when it is kicked due to the Magnus effect, which is caused by the spin applied to the ball. The spin creates a difference in air pressure on the sides of the ball, causing it to curve in the direction of the spin.


Why do soccer balls curve when kicked?

Soccer balls curve when kicked due to the Magnus effect, which is caused by the spin applied to the ball. The spin creates a difference in air pressure around the ball, causing it to curve in the direction of the spin.


How do you curve a ball lacrosse?

Games where atheletes can put a spin on the ball have a big difference with lacrosse. The balls are filled with air. A lacrosse ball is way to dense to have any curve in the air. Just watch any mll player shoot. They're shooting over 100 mph and the ball still has no curve.


What are the pitch in softball?

Fast ball, curve ball, drop ball, screw ball, rise ball, change up, curve drop, off speed curve.


Is it safe to for a twelve year old boy to attempt to pitch a breaking ball or curve ball?

they can throw one maybe 3 times a game but not for every batter


Does a curve ball really curve?

Yes, the curve ball curves. This is because of the way the ball is thrown, which is a kind of a spin/jerky fast motion.