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RISE BALL, CURVE BALL, DROP BALL
Add Fastball, change-up and screw ball.
It comes down to some other esoteric and idiosyncratic definitions and much like men's Baseball there are some very fine definition points and creative labels given to pitches by players and coaches and also inconsistency in naming. In most fastpitch softball what would be called a curve in baseball is a drop ball (perceived vertical movement), and what baseballers would call a slider is a curve (perceived horizontal movement).
Missed above are screw-ball, change-up, and straight on fast ball. Essentially a ball can be delivered with different rotations and speed and that will impact the horizontal and vertical movement potential and everything else is a matter of physics. Curves, Screw, drop and rise balls appear to do what they do not because of some laws of physics that accomplished pitchers know how to break but because of the shifting perspective of those watching the ball and experience based predictions. A hitter who understands and identifies ball rotation and speed and can act on that instinctively will be a star.
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Franfastball *goes straight* changeup (circle change, horseshoe, backhand) *a slowed down pitch that can take many different directions* dropball (peel drop) *drops* curveball *curves* screwball *curves inside and drops a little* roll *a faster fastball* riseball *rises*
All of these can be used for fast pitch.
Their are 3 types of Pitches:
1. Windmill- Most common
2. Sling shot (sometimes called a Submarine) Used by Joan Joyce.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/4257799/episode_105_joan_joyce_explains_the_sling_shot_pitch/
3. The Figure 8- The lesser known pitch.
easy...you learn how to do all kinds of pitches or just some pitches and you do it in a fast pitch league..
Screwball,change up,fastball,slider,4 seam fastball,2 seam fast ball,curveball
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What is the true color of a fastpitch softball?
the color of a fastpitch softball is yellow
What is the difference between slow pitch softball and regular softball?
Slowpitch Softball is played using a high-arc pitching technique where the ball slowly falls into the strike-zone. Slowpitch speeds range from 25mph-35mph. Fastpitch Softball a windmill pitching technique is used that increases that speed of the pitch significantly and allows the pitcher to throw different kinds of pitches like drop, rise, curve, screw, and change. Fastpitch speed range from usually 50mph-65mph. The rules are basically the same, minus some variations in batting. In slow pitch if you foul off the third strike you are out. In fastpitch the strike is not called until you swing with no contact with the ball. Both require different equipment. EX:A fastpitch bat is different from a slowpitch bat. Slow Pitch...the coach pitches it and fast pitch....one of the teammates pitches it! :)
Is the rubber closer to the plate in womens fastpitch softball than mens fastpitch softball?
Mens fastpitch softball rubber is 46 feet and womens is 43 feet.
How many strikes in fastpitch?
There are three strikes in Fastpitch softball.
Do you like fastpitch softball?
Yes. Yes I do.
Where is there a good fastpitch softball camp in the Chicago land area for my 12 year old daughter?
Chicago white sox fastpitch softball camp
How many teams are in fastpitch softball?
10 teams are in fast pitch softball.
What do you do when you get hit by a fastpitch softball?
Go to first base.
Is there a framing rule in fastpitch softball?
No there is no framing rule.
When was fastpitch softball invented?
12 years ago
Where is nationals in 2012 for 10u softball?
Nationals for 10u 2012 Fastpitch Softball is in Bloomington, Indiana
Where is nationals in 2012 12u softball?
Nationals in 2012 10u Fastpitch Softball is in Moline, Illinois
