Good wiffle ball pitches 1. Fastball: The fastball is the most basic pitch in wiffle ball, but it's also one of the most effective. To throw a fastball, simply grip the wiffle ball with your index and middle fingers placed on top of the seams and your thumb on the bottom. Snap your wrist as you release the ball to give it some extra speed. 2. Curveball: The curveball is a great pitch to use when you want to fool the batter and make them swing and miss. To throw a curveball, grip the wiffle ball with your index and middle fingers placed on top of the seams, but this time offset your fingers so that your index finger is closer to the bottom of the ball. As you release the ball, snap your wrist in a downward motion to make the ball curve in the air. 3. Slider: The slider is a pitch that moves side-to-side, making it difficult for the batter to hit. To throw a slider, grip the wiffle ball with your index and middle fingers placed on top of the seams, but this time offset your fingers so that your middle finger is closer to the bottom of the ball. As you release the ball, snap your wrist in a sideways motion to make the ball move in the desired direction. 4. Changeup: The changeup is a pitch that looks like a fastball, but is thrown at a slower speed. To throw a changeup, grip the wiffle ball with your index and middle fingers placed on top of the seams, just like you would for a fastball. However, instead of snapping your wrist as you release the ball, keep your wrist relaxed and let the ball roll off your fingers. This will make the ball travel slower, causing the batter to swing too early. 5. Knuckleball: The knuckleball is a pitch that moves unpredictably in the air, making it difficult for the batter to hit. To throw a knuckleball, grip the wiffle ball with your fingertips (not your knuckles) placed on top of the seams. As you release the ball, keep your wrist relaxed and let the ball roll off your fingers. This will cause the ball to move in unpredictable ways, making it difficult for the batter to hit. 6. Split-finger Fastball: The split-finger fastball is a pitch that looks like a fastball, but drops suddenly as it approaches the plate. To throw a split-finger fastball, grip the wiffle ball with your index and middle fingers placed on either side of the seams, with your index finger slightly higher than your middle finger. As you release the ball, snap your wrist in a downward motion to make the ball drop suddenly. 7. Forkball: The forkball is a pitch that looks like a fastball, but drops sharply as it approaches the plate. To throw a forkball, grip the wiffle ball with your index and middle fingers placed on either side of the seams, with your index finger and middle finger spread apart. As you release the ball, snap your wrist in a downward motion to make the ball drop sharply. Remember, the key to mastering these pitches is practice. Spend some time in your backyard or at the park perfecting your grip, your release, and your follow-through. With time and dedication, you'll be able to throw a variety of pitches that will keep the batter guessing and give you the upper hand on the mound.
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