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A curveball is a type of pitch in Baseball that actually curves as it reaches home plate.
A curveball is not a good pitch for young children to throw, because to throw a curveball, you must flick your wrist, which is not good for a young child's wrist.
There have been debates on whether a curveball actually curves, or if the pitch actually curves when it reaches the plate.
Some nicknames for a curveball are "the bender," "the hook," "Uncle Charlie," "the hammer," "the yakker," "Public Enemy Number 1," or "a breaking pitch."
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Which sport do you throw a curve ball?
Baseball.
In which sport can you throw a curve ball?
Baseball is the only sport to have a technique officially called a 'curve ball'. However, the various forms of bowling, including bowls (aka lawn bowling) also sometimes refer to the hooking of the ball after its release as a curve.
What is known as Screwball?
A pitched ball in baseball that curves in the direction opposite to that of a normal curve ball.
What is a yacker?
A yacker is someone who talks at excessive length, or a curveball in baseball.
What does the baseball term Yellow Hammer mean?
Yellow Hammer is a term for a curve ball that not only breaks but has a big drop to it. Another term for Yellow Hammer is a '12 to 6' curve ball. Other terms for a curve ball are 'yakker' and 'Uncle Charlie'.
Who was the first player to throw a curve ball in an NCAA Baseball game?
Fred Godsmith
What are the pitch in softball?
Fast ball, curve ball, drop ball, screw ball, rise ball, change up, curve drop, off speed curve.
How do you throw a slider baseball?
A slider is thrown like a curve ball just much faster.
How do you defeat leoni in baseball superstars 2011?
Swing at the right moment after she trows the ball at the curve.
What is baseball curve better with more or less friction?
A baseball curveball is better with less friction. Less friction allows the spin on the ball to be more effective in creating movement, causing the ball to break or curve more sharply as it approaches the 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.
a cross between a fast ball and a curve?
When a fast ball and curve ball are mixed together it is called a slider.
