The Different Pitches of Baseball Test Credits Instruction

The Different Pitches of Baseball Test Credits Instruction For Teachers

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

Designed Learning Environment • A computer lab with access to Microsoft Power. Point • Individual instruction • Headphones • Quiet atmosphere where effective learning can occur Next

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Example: Fastball • Throwing a pitch with a grip designed to yield a lower velocity could cause the hitter to swing early. Example: Change-up Next

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

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! Practice Quiz Begin Course Exam Instructional Material

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Practice Quiz Advance to Course Exam Instructional Material

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

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

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

Correct! It is a forkball grip! Next Question

Correct! It is a curveball grip! Next Question

Correct! The answer is False! Back to Instructional Page

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

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

Correct! The answer is B: Knuckleball! Next Question

Correct! The answer is B: Slider! Next Question

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

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

Correct! The answer is A: True. Next Question

Correct! The answer is A: Knuckleball! Next Question

Correct! The answer is B: False! Next Question

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

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

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