A sinker pitch moves downward due to its spin, while a slider pitch moves sideways.
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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.").
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.
An off speed pitch is any type of pitch other than a fastball of any kind. In other words, an off speed pitch is any type of pitch that is not thrown with maximum speed. Examples are a curve, a slider, a sinker, a screwball, etc.
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A slider is thrown like a curve ball just much faster.
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Unix is a specification. Mac OS X is a certified implementation of Unix. This like asking "What is the difference between a turtle and a red-eared slider."
Baseball
When a fast ball and curve ball are mixed together it is called a slider.
The key differences between a slider and a curveball are in their spin and movement. A slider has more side-to-side movement due to its lateral spin, while a curveball has more vertical drop due to its topspin. In a slider vs curveball diagram, the slider would show a more horizontal trajectory with a sharper break to the side, while the curveball would show a more arcing path with a downward drop. The spin direction and axis of rotation can also be represented to visually differentiate between the two pitches.
Different songs, graphics, Hammer-on/Pull-off system, and the slider notes work better in Guitar Hero 5.