2007-10-14 18:49:19 · 8 answers · asked by Dr. WD 5 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Wow... that mainly depends on the pitcher, but one thing that is truly universal is pitch location. Think about it this way... the most dangerous pitch is a well located fastball. The pitch doesn't really have to move much if it is in the right spots. Keeping the ball in the strike zone without sending it right down the middle is where all good pitching starts.
After that the most devastating things are changes in speed, and multiple pitches.
If a pitcher has three good pitches, they can change speeds on you, and they move the ball around the plate accurately they can be pretty much un-hittable. Greg Maddux in his prime is a perfect example,
2007-10-14 18:54:50 · answer #1 · answered by alex vera 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Location, Location and Location.
You can sling the heat so many times to anyone and they will time it and get good wood on it. If you put the ball low and away or inside on the hands or even eye level you can do wonders.
Dint forget about two other guys that make a pitcher look good. If you have a crappy catcher then you are doomed, a catcher is almost like a QB in football and does the majority of the play calls (aka pitches) and aligns the infield at times...if you have a great catcher he does a lot of work other than play pitch and catch. Also a good pitching coach does big time wonders. He will know when he needs to come out and slow him down or give him a pep talk or whatever and how long to keep him going. Managers pull the pitcher, but he gets a lot of that from the pitching coach.
So great stuff as in pitches, location of the pitches, good catcher and finally a pitching coach and of course a little good luck can help you in jams.
2007-10-15 03:34:40 · answer #2 · answered by Wawdallas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good mechanics...their are many differant ways to throw a baseball, but some things are the same with all pitchers. For example, when the pitchers leading foot lands, the toe of his front foot should be facing the batter. Also when your arm is fully back prepared to throw, your hand should still be on top of the ball. If you have already turned it, then you are pie-ing the ball and you will lose alot of volocity. Also, make sure that when you do your leg kick, it reaches at least the high of your waist. Another thing to keep in mind, is that if you have not been pitching for a really long time, then it is easyier to pitch from the strech than using a full wind up. Let me know if you have any specific questions about pitching
2007-10-15 01:57:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay; once you get the mechanics down, the types of grips for different pitches, then develop your own style of pitching. Overhand, sidearm, three-quarter, submarine, are all deliveries styles. If you do something quirky, and it works then keep it. Hideki Okajima is one of the best relievers in the game who plays for the red sox and he has a habit of looking straight down at his feet before he releases the ball. It is very strange but seems to work very well.
2007-10-15 02:15:23 · answer #4 · answered by TicToc.... 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Throwing the ball fast, throwing it with changing speeds, having movement on the ball, and the intimidation factor all contribute.
2007-10-15 12:45:36 · answer #5 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
velocity isn't always everything. good mechanics along with consistency, accuracy and being able to change speeds are very important. When you look at the future hall of famers today such as Maddux and Glavine, they have those qualities.
2007-10-15 01:52:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Location, change of speed and consistency.
2007-10-15 10:19:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SPEED AND THE WAY YOU THROUGH THE BALL
2007-10-15 01:52:43 · answer #8 · answered by kitty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋