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  2. Fastpitch softball - Wikipedia

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    The pitching style of fastpitch is different from that of slowpitch softball. Pitchers in fast-pitch softball usually throw the ball using a "windmill" type of movement. In this style of pitching, the pitcher begins with the arm at the hip. A common way to be taught how to pitch is using the motions, 'repel', 'rock', 'kick', 'drag', 'toss'.

  3. Riseball - Wikipedia

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    In the conclusion, the author writes that they “believe” with better video equipment and pitching machine, it can be proven that a rise ball actually rises. [ 7 ] Another study utilizes a theoretical physics approach to modelling the trajectories of various softball pitches, including the rise ball.

  4. Pitch (softball) - Wikipedia

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    In softball, a pitch is the act of throwing a ball underhand by using a windmill motion. The pitcher will throw the ball towards home plate to a catcher to start the play. The pitcher will attempt to strike out the batter or prevent the batters from getting on the bases.

  5. Two-seam fastball - Wikipedia

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    The grip used for a two-seam fastball. A two-seam fastball is a pitch in baseball and softball.It is a variant of the straight fastball.The pitch has the speed of a fastball and can also include late-breaking action caused by varying the pressure of the index and middle fingers on the ball.

  6. Changeup - Wikipedia

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    A changeup is a type of pitch in baseball and fastpitch softball. The changeup is a staple off-speed pitch often used in a pitcher's arsenal, usually thrown to look like a fastball, but arriving much more slowly to the plate. Its reduced speed coupled with its deceptive delivery is meant to confuse the batter's timing. It is meant to be thrown ...

  7. Fastball - Wikipedia

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    The fastball is the most common type of pitch thrown by pitchers in baseball and softball. Its distinctive feature is its high speed. Its distinctive feature is its high speed. " Power pitchers ," such as former major leaguers Nolan Ryan and Roger Clemens , relied on the speed, often exceeding 100mph, and movement of their fastballs to prevent ...

  8. Comparison of baseball and softball - Wikipedia

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    Fastpitch softball Slowpitch softball; Game length 9 innings (7 in Minor League, high school, and college doubleheaders; 6 in Little League) 7 innings (5 in college doubleheaders) 7 innings Equipment; Ball 99.25 inches (22.9–23.5 cm) in circumference, 5–5.25 ounces (142–149 g) in weigth, always white

  9. Nina Korgan - Wikipedia

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    Nina Teresa Korgan was born in Pottawatamie, Iowa to Fred J. Korgan, a farmer and thresher, and Nina Olga (Rupenkamp) Korgan. [2] In an era when extramural women’s sports were not available in high schools, Korgan was an all-around athlete from a young age, playing volleyball, basketball, baseball, soccer, captain ball, and tennis at Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa.