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In Baseball gloves, the index finger has padding because it it the one most likely to get it. If you catch a ball just a little bit off, it is usually the index finger that takes brunt of the force. To prevent you from hurting your finger even more I would put your finger outside of your glove.
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Why do baseball players remove a finger from their glove and extend it outside?
That is a personal preference and done mainly for comfort. There is no advantage nor disadvantage in doing it .... some players just feel more comfortable with the finger outside the glove. The index finger is closest to the pocket of the glove so you get more padding by having it outside the finger of the glove.
Which finger is the index finger?
The index finger is between your thumb and middle finger.
Who is credited with inventing the split finger fastball and in what year?
A split-finger fastball or splitter is a pitch in baseball and a variant of the straight fastball. It is named after the technique of putting the index and middle finger on different sides of the ball, or "splitting" them. When thrown hard, it appears to be a fastball to the batter, but suddenly "drops off the table" towards home plate
How do you hold a katana?
with your writing hand on the top right below the top of the handle with your index finger relaxed and your left hand at the bottom of the handle with your index finger relaxed as well, but be sure to grip firmly with your other fingers (be carefull i am not a katana expert im not responsible if you get hurt holding it like this lol)
How do you do the secret handshake for zeta tau alpha?
yes, but i would never tell it to you. no one would.
Why do baseball players remove a finger from their glove and extend it outside?
That is a personal preference and done mainly for comfort. There is no advantage nor disadvantage in doing it .... some players just feel more comfortable with the finger outside the glove. The index finger is closest to the pocket of the glove so you get more padding by having it outside the finger of the glove.
Which finger is the index finger?
The index finger is between your thumb and middle finger.
What do you call the width of the index finger?
There is no scientific name for the width of the index finger. The name index finger literally means pointing finger.
Had a local in the index finger 12 hours ago and is still numb?
It goes on the index finger because the index finger is the only finger that has a tendon connected to the heartThere is no scientific name for the width of the index finger
Is the ring finger lateral to the index finger?
is the index finger lateral to the ring fingers
Why must you shoot with the index finger?
you dont shoot with your index finger
How do you play an b flat scale?
Index finger on Bb, thumb on C, index finger on D, middle finger on Eb, thumb on F, index finger on G, middle finger on A and ring finger on Bb.
Witch fingers do you use on a fingerboard?
for pro: your index and middle finger, for beginners: index finger , middle finger & ring finger
What is right index finger?
The right index finger is the finger on the right (as opposed to left) hand closest to the thumb.
Compare male index finger to ring finger length to female fingers?
On males the ring finger is generally longer than the index finger, while on females, the index finger is generally longer than or equal to the ring finger.
What is the Ratio of middle finger to index finger?
holding your middle finger ang your index finger up at the same time means the middle finger in french!!
How big is the Statue of Liberty index finger?
Index finger is 8' 0" / 2.44m
