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The Different Pitches of Baseball

The Different Pitches of Baseball. For Teachers. Test. Instruction. Credits. Audience. 9-12 Graders An appreciation for understanding undiscovered knowledge and sports. Middle Class- Suburban

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The Different Pitches of Baseball

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  1. The Different Pitches of Baseball For Teachers Test Instruction Credits

  2. Audience • 9-12 Graders • An appreciation for understandingundiscovered knowledge and sports. • Middle Class- Suburban • Students that hope to learn an activity that creates an undiscovered andunchartered interest level. Next

  3. Designed Learning Environment • A computer lab with access to Microsoft PowerPoint • Individual instruction • Headphones • Quietatmosphere where effective learning can occur Next

  4. Objectives • Given a picture of a grip, a student should identify the pitch being thrown with 90% accuracy. • Given an example speed of a pitch, a student must identify the pitch being thrown with 90% accuracy. • Given an exam with reasons being offered for why pitchers throw different pitches, a student must identify and actively learn those reasons with 100% accuracy. Return to Home Page

  5. Instruction Click Here to Begin

  6. Click on picture to view Click on picture to view Instructional Topics Four Seam Fastball Two Seam Fastball Change-up Knuckleball Curveball Slider Forkball Video Why ? Exam Credits Practice Questions

  7. Four Seam Fastball • Most Common Pitch • Average Speed= 89-91 MPH • Can be thrown at speeds of 100 MPH or more • Pitch has little movement • A very straight pitch Back to Instructional Menu

  8. Two Seam Fastball • The second most used pitch • Pitch sinks and moves (more movement than a four seam fastball) • Average Speed: 89-91 MPH • Also can be known as a Sinker due to its downward trajectory Back to Instructional Menu

  9. Curveball • Used to throw off the timing of the hitter. • Average speed is about 10 mph less than the average speed of a fastball. • It looks like a fastball, but the grip of the baseball slows it down Back to Instructional Menu

  10. Knuckleball • Uncommon Pitch • Unique pitch can transform a pitcher’s career • “Dances” • The dancing motion makes it difficult for the hitter to follow the path of the ball • Average speed: 50-70 MPH Back to Instructional Menu

  11. Slider • Faster than a curve ball but slower than a fastball • Tight spin produces a late, lateral break • Average speed is 4-6 MPH slower than a fastball • Pitch can cut in on the hitter’s hands preventing solid contact Back to Instructional Menu

  12. Change-up • Used to throw off the timing of the hitter. • Average speed is 10 MPH less than the average speed of a fastball. • Thrown like a fast ball; however, the grip slows down the initial velocity out of the hand causing the pitch to be thrown at a slower speed. Back to Instructional Menu

  13. Forkball • The grip is the same as a two-seam fastball but with a the pointer and index fingers spread farther apart • Pitch has a downward action • Effective pitches finish at the bottom of the strike zone (sometimes in the dirt) • Average Speed: about 85 MPH Back to Instructional Menu

  14. Why do pitchers throw different pitches? • Throw of the timing of the hitter • Move the ball vertically or laterally • Trick the hitter into making a poor swing Next

  15. Why do pitchers throw different pitches: Speed • Throwing a pitch with a grip designed to yield a higher velocity could cause the hitter to swing late. • Throwing a pitch with a grip designed to yield a lower velocity could cause the hitter to swing early. Example: Fastball Example: Change-up Next

  16. Why do pitchers throw different pitches: Location • Throwing a pitch that brakes vertically down could induce a ground ball • Throwing a pitch that brakes left or right could cause a batter to miss or make insufficient contact. Back to Instructional Menu

  17. Exam Are you ready to take the field and dominate this exam? Choose an option below. You have the option of reviewing the instructional material, retaking the practice exam, or taking the course exam. Good Luck! Begin Course Exam Instructional Material Practice Quiz

  18. Question 1: Which pitch is being displayed? A Two Seam Fastball B Four Seam Fastball C Curveball

  19. Question 2: Which pitch is being displayed? A Curveball B Forkball C Change-up

  20. Question 3: Which pitch is being displayed? A Slider B Knuckleball C Two-Seam Fastball

  21. Question 4: Which pitch is thrown with the greatest velocity? A Change-up B Slider C Knuckleball

  22. Question 5: Which is NOT a reason that pitchers grip balls differently? A Speed B Because the pitcher loves art C Location

  23. Question 6: Which pitch is this? A Four-Seam Fastball B Forkball C Slider

  24. Question 7: True or False: A two-seam and four-seam fastball are similar in their average speed? A True B False

  25. Question 8: Which pitch can transform a pitcher’s career? A Knuckleball B Change-up C Two-Seam Fastball

  26. Question 9: True or False: A slider is slower than a curveball? A True B False

  27. Question 10: If a pitcher throws a change-up, he is hoping that the batter will swing… A Ahead of the ball B Behind the ball C He won’t swing at all

  28. Practice Exam To better understand what types of questions will be asked and the format of the quiz, three (3) practice questions are provided. Choose an option below. Advance to Course Exam Practice Quiz Instructional Material

  29. Practice Question 1: Which pitch is being displayed? A Forkball B Curveball C Slider

  30. Practice Question 2: Which pitch is being displayed? A Forkball B Curveball C Slider

  31. Practice Question 3: True or False: A change-up is thrown with a high velocity? A True B False

  32. Correct! It is a forkball grip! Next Question

  33. Correct! It is a curveball grip! Next Question

  34. Correct! The answer is False! Back to Instructional Page

  35. Correct! The answer is A: Two-Seam Fastball! Next Question

  36. Correct! The answer is C: Change-up Next Question

  37. Correct! The answer is B: Knuckleball! Next Question

  38. Correct! The answer is B: Slider! Next Question

  39. Correct! The answer is B: Because the pitcher loves art! Next Question

  40. Correct! The answer is A: Four-seam fastball! Next Question

  41. Correct! The answer is A: True. Next Question

  42. Correct! The answer is A: Knuckleball! Next Question

  43. Correct! The answer is B: False! Next Question

  44. Correct! The answer is A: Ahead of the ball! Return to Instructional Page

  45. Oops, that is the wrong answer. Try again. Strike! Go back to the question

  46. Oops, that is the wrong answer. Try again. Strike! Go back to the question

  47. Oops, that is the wrong answer. Try again. Strike! Go back to the question

  48. Oops, that is the wrong answer. Try again. Strike! Go back to the question

  49. Oops, that is the wrong answer. Try again. Strike! Go back to the question

  50. Oops, that is the wrong answer. Try again. Strike! Go back to the question

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