How Do You Throw A Curve In Wiffleball?
Every summer, thousands of Americans enjoy Wiffleball, a version of baseball which uses plastic equipment to allow for play in smaller areas. The classic Wiffleball contains eight holes, which, if positioned properly, can be used to throw a variety of breaking pitches. As a pitcher in Wiffleball or any baseball-based game, your objective is to strike out the batter by causing him to miss pitches. One of the most effective ways to do so is to trick the batter into swinging at a pitch that seems hittable, but in reality is not. This is called “fooling” the batter, and can be done in a number of ways. Look at the Wiffleball. The eight oval holes on one hemisphere of the ball alter the wind resistance as the ball travels through the air. This feature allows the pitcher to control which way the Wiffleball curves–much as a professional pitcher can control a real baseball–but without the risk of arm damage. Hold the Wiffleball with your pitching (dominant) pitching hand. Grip the ball with
