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Even major league players have difficulties hitting the elusive curveball.<ref name="rf1">http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/09/opinion/09glanville.html?_r=0</ref> The purpose of this kind of pitch is to throw off the batsman. It entices batting players into poor swings and deceives them by breaking one direction or another due to spin the pitcher puts on the ball. This is why the curveball is also referred to as a "breaking ball." Even if you think this pitch is one you'll never completely master, there are ways you can beat the physics of the curveball and crush it into outer field. | Even major league players have difficulties hitting the elusive curveball.<ref name="rf1">http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/09/opinion/09glanville.html?_r=0</ref> The purpose of this kind of pitch is to throw off the batsman. It entices batting players into poor swings and deceives them by breaking one direction or another due to spin the pitcher puts on the ball. This is why the curveball is also referred to as a "breaking ball." Even if you think this pitch is one you'll never completely master, there are ways you can beat the physics of the curveball and crush it into outer field. | ||
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#Reinforce recognition of curveballs. The more you practice the curveball, the easier it will be for you to notice and manage. You might consider spending one-on-one time with your pitcher to train hitting his curves or even drilling the curveballs from a pitching machine.<ref name="rf10">http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/09/opinion/09glanville.html</ref><ref name="rf11">http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/21/sports/baseball/21mets.html</ref> | #Reinforce recognition of curveballs. The more you practice the curveball, the easier it will be for you to notice and manage. You might consider spending one-on-one time with your pitcher to train hitting his curves or even drilling the curveballs from a pitching machine.<ref name="rf10">http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/09/opinion/09glanville.html</ref><ref name="rf11">http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/21/sports/baseball/21mets.html</ref> | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
