Generally speaking, there are four types of pitches.
For a Right Handed pitcher
The Slider (moves from right to left)
The Screwball (moves from left to right)
The Riser (moves in an upward motion)
The Drop (moves in a downward motion)
For a Left Handed pitcher
The Slider (moves from left to right)
The Screwball (moves from right to left)
The Riser (moves in an upward motion)
The Drop (moves in a downward motion)
Skilled pitchers will variate their grips and arm anglers to create pitches such as Drop-Curves, Rising-Sliders, and the like. In order to throw these pitches, experienced pitchers will sand, scuff, or cut the ball to get the correct movement.
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