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Types of Wiffleball pitches:

Straight Fastball:Its the easiest pitch throw in the game of wiffle ball, you hold the ball like it shows in the image, and it goes straight no matter how windy the weather is. The holes should be facing upward and the grip of the pitch should be loose, not tight. Curveball:Hold the ball like shown, the holes should be facing on the right for a right handed pitches, holes on the left for a left handed pitcher. Its the 'go to' pitch for most pitches in wiffleball. Its most effective when you have a loose grip and throw it overhand. This pitch breaks from right to left on right handed batters (it actually starts behind them). When thrown properly, expect a three to four foot break. The Riser:The riser is harder to throw then the curve ball. The main reason being, this pitch has to be thrown side arm. The grip is holes down. The index and middle fingers are tightly together above the holes along the seem. The thumb is opposite of the index and middle fingers along the seem too. The ring finger and pinky finger are together and touching the center of the ball where the trademark and patent number is. This pitch has to be thrown side arm. It tends to rise 2-3 feet. Screwball:The screwball is like the curve ball except the grip is the exact opposite. Again, a loose grip is more effective. This pitch is thrown over hand and on right handed batters it breaks inside from left to right about three feet when thrown properly. The Knuckleball:I personally think this pitch should not thrown unless you COMPLETLY have mastered the pitch, Ive been playing for 2 years and i havent mastered the pitch. The grip is held the same way for left handed and right handed pitchers. Tight grip is reccomended. The 'sinker' or The 'drop'I personally think this is the coolest pitch in wiffleball. The sinker is the most difficult pitch to throw and is feared by every hitter. It is thrown side arm to 3 quarters. Hard to master.

Why a Wiffleball moves alot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYdR5kMzqJoSo basically to sum it up if you didn't watch the video, the reason a wiffleball breaks because a wiffleball is hallow, plastic and has 8 plastic holes on the top, plus, its 1/3 the weight of a baseball. Which makes it more "acceptable" to turbulence. A wiffleball can break up to 4 feet or 48 inches. Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Get Started