2006-12-01 16:47:55 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
A two-seam fastball is one that is thrown with the index and middle fingers laid directly on top of and in line with the seams that are closest together. This is to give the ball a left or right movement...also called "tailing".
A four-seam is one where the index and middle finger are slightly parted and are gripping the seams that are widest apart, so that when it rolls of your fingers four seams rotate backwards in flight. This is to give it a straighter flight but if thrown hard enough it will rise up.
2006-12-01 17:15:20 · answer #1 · answered by meek sky 1 · 2⤊ 3⤋
A 2-seam fastball is thrown with the the pointer and middle fingers each placed on top of the seams (the red stitching) in the same direction as the stitching. A 4-seam fastball is thrown with the hand in the same shape, but with the ball turned so that the fingers are perpendicular to the seams. Supposedly, 4-seam fastbalss are faster, but 2-seam ones have a little bit of movement.
2006-12-02 01:52:52 · answer #2 · answered by x 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
2 seam fastball is a fastball that goes down in the strike zone quickly. The 4 seam fastball is even faster (2, 4) and it almost does the same thing. The main difference is classified by the speed. If you throw a really fast 2 seam, it is classified as a 4 seam. You can also throw a regular fastball, and classify it as 1 of these two.
2006-12-02 01:15:31 · answer #3 · answered by ViVa La inDiA 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A four-seam fastball is often used to get ahead in the count. This type of fastball is often called a "rising fastball" because the backspin on the ball when thrown makes the ball appear to rise gradually as it reaches the plate. The pitch is held across the area of the ball where the seams are farthest apart.
A two-seam fastball is held across the area of the ball where the seams are closest together. This fastball has a more downward movement than the four-seamer. The amount of movement on the pitch depends on velocity, arm angle, and pressure on the ball.
2006-12-01 18:10:39 · answer #4 · answered by arkguy20 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
two seamer dips before it gets to the plate-- 4 seam goes straight to the mitt
2 seamer is also gripped differently the pointer and middle finger go with the seams and a 4 seam the fingers go across the seams
2006-12-01 16:56:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A 2-seam fastball has more of a natural sinking action when it approaches the plate and it is a little harder to control.
A 4-seam fastball is more like a bullet straight to the cachers mitt and it is easier to control it is also faster then a 2-seam fastball.
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2006-12-02 06:59:21 · answer #6 · answered by pap 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Throwing a two seamer causes the ball to dive as it nears the plate.
While a regular four seam fastball looks like a frozen rope, straight into the catchers mitt.
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2006-12-01 16:52:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
OK here's the difference..a 2-seamer isn't as fast as a 4-seamer but it has a tailing movement..That pitch is good to throw early in the count..A 4-seamer is a power pitch..much more velocity than the 2-seamer but it's as straight as an arrow..that pitch is thrown late in the count..either when u need a strike like if it's 3-0 or 3-1 or if u wanna put someone away at like 2-2
2006-12-02 00:53:53 · answer #8 · answered by Larry 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
a 4 seam breaks less and goes down word because the spin is straight a two seam is going to seeep to the right if your lefthandd and left if your right
2006-12-02 04:06:30 · answer #9 · answered by bob 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
a four seam fastball usually has more velocity and has a straighter path while a two seamer causes the ball to dive as it nears the plate.
2006-12-01 23:16:37 · answer #10 · answered by thebus223 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋