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Click on the 'How to Throw a Fastball' link on this page to learn the technique of throwing a fast ball.
In order to become a fast bowler you have be very fit and have athletic body. Initially you should have 8 to 10 meters of run-up (starting point from where you start running). Just before the back crease, take a jump, straighten you left arm and swing the right one (assuming that you are a right handed bowler) in a way that it throws the ball like a cannon.
There are two differant ways to throw a basic fastball in softball. there is the west coast pitch : you put your hands above your head and then bring your throwing arm in a ciricle and then release. there is the east coast pitch : you bring your hands to the side of your throwing side and then bring your throwing arm in a rotation and release. you can do either of these no matter where you live. what ever one is easier. personaly i think the west coast pitch is easier. you can also throw change ups, knuckle balls, risers, or a 2 finger pitch.
first of all who ever asked this is either a soccer player or a complete idiot! (no offense) well to awns er your question u throw it FAST, and make sure you have your fingers on the four-seam to make it go straight. and throw it almost as hard as u can.
Grip the ball with your pointer finger and middle finger on the outsides of the seams, running along the seams. To make this clearer, grip it along the seams, then slide your two fingers out to the outside. Have yoru thumb and ring finger under the ball, about the same spot under the ball as your two fingers are on top. This provides support and accuracy. When you throw, snap your wrist to give the pitch more "pop" and it will drop better. The best affect will come if you throw this pitch overhand rather than 3/4 or sidearmed. Pitch it low in the zone. Leaving it high may lead to HR's.
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What is faster a 2 seam fastball or a 4 seam fastball?
The fastball (also called hummer and other names) is the most common type of pitch in baseball. Some "power pitchers," like Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens and Satchel Paige have thrown it at speeds of 95-104 mph (152.9-167.3 km/h) (officially) and up to 107.9 mph (173.6 km/h) (unofficially)[1], relying purely on speed to prevent the ball from being hit. Others throw more slowly but put movement on the ball or throw it on the outside of the plate where the batter cannot easily reach it. The appearance of a faster pitch to the batter can sometimes be achieved by minimizing the batter's vision of the ball before its release. The result is known as an "exploding fastball": a pitch that seems to arrive at the plate quickly despite its low velocity. Fastballs are usually thrown with backspin, so that the Magnus effect creates an upward force on the ball, causing it to fall less rapidly than might be expected. A pitch on which this effect is most marked is often called a "rising fastball", as the ball appears to rise to the batter. Colloquially, use of the fastball is called throwing heat or putting steam on it, among many other variants. Gripping the ball with the fingers across the wide part of the seam ("four-seam fastball") so that both the index finger and middle finger are touching two seams perpendicularly produces a straight pitch, gripping it across the narrow part ("two-seam fastball") so that both the index finger and middle finger are along a seam produces a sinking fastball, holding a four-seam fastball off-center ("cut fastball") imparts lateral movement to the fastball, and splitting the fingers along the seams ("split-finger fastball") produces a sinking action with a lateral break. * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fastball
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.
What are the 4 types of pitches?
The most basic pitch is the fastball. There is also the change-up, curveball, drop-ball, rise-ball, screwball, drop-curve, rise-curve, and knuckleball. So, I guess there are nine different softball pitches. Hope that helped!
Who sings the way?
Fastball had a song called The Way some years ago. Hopefully that is the one you are asking about.
How do you throw a slurveball?
You have the same grip as the 4 seam fastball but you release it like the 12-6 curve but release your index finger last that's what gives it the big break. here are some websites to give you better info. http://www.ehow.com/how_2051183_throw-a-slurve.html ---- http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/9748
What are the three best pitches a pitcher needs to be successful?
In my view and other people may differ, a starting pitcher needs a good fastball, good curve and a slider. A pitcher sent in to pitch a closer, say one batter, a fast ball is best, realizing that facing a good fastball hitter better see some smoke on the fastball!! I realize I am sticking my head out on this one.
Is the pinky finger the weakest finger?
For some people, yes. Other people claim the ring finger is the weakest finger.
What are some stretches for gymnastics?
Some stretches are stratle, pike, right split, left split, middle split, and bridge.
In Pokemon Silver how do get a fastball?
use a white or some other coloured apricorn. im very sure itz white (rofl)
What are some Russian customs?
throwing a banquet
What is the most dfficult pitch to hit in baseball?
Some hitters struggle with the fastball, some the slider, some the change up. However, it is usually a good curve ball that hitters say is the most difficult to hit.
How does river water get polluted?
by peeing in it by throwing trash in it by pooping in it by throwing away toys with lead paint by puking in it by throwing more trash in it
