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    Knuck·le·ball
    /ˈnəkəlˌbôl/

    noun

    • 1. a slow pitch that has virtually no spin and moves erratically, typically made by releasing the ball from between the thumb and the knuckles of the first joints of the index and middle finger.
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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KnuckleballKnuckleball - Wikipedia

    A knuckleball or knuckler is a baseball pitch thrown to minimize the spin of the ball in flight, causing an erratic, unpredictable motion. The air flow over a seam of the ball causes the ball to change from laminar to turbulent flow.

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  4. www.mlb.com › glossary › pitch-typesKnuckleball (KN) | Glossary | MLB.com

    A knuckleball is a rare pitch that eliminates almost all spin on the ball, causing it to flutter unpredictably. Learn how to grip, throw and call a knuckleball, and see some of the best knuckleballers in MLB history.

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  6. www.mlb.com › news › best-knuckleball-pitchers-inBest knuckleball pitchers in baseball history - MLB.com

    Jan 4, 2022 · Learn about the top 10 knuckleball pitchers in MLB history, from Phil Niekro to R.A. Dickey. Find out how they mastered the unpredictable and beautiful pitch that dances on its way to the plate.

  7. www.wikihow.com › Throw-a-Knuckleball3 Ways to Throw a Knuckleball - wikiHow

    Dec 25, 2023 · To throw a knuckleball, start by choosing a grip, like the two-knuckle grip, which uses the pointer and middle fingers to hold the ball. Next, pitch the ball by keeping a fast arm motion to wind the ball up, and throw the ball with your fingertips, keeping the wrist up as you release it.

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  8. baseballcoachinglab.com › how-to-throw-a-knuckleballHow to Throw a Knuckleball (5-Step Guide) - Baseball Coaching Lab

    • Start With the Grip. Like any pitch really, the key to throwing a good knuckleball starts with your grip. Unlike a lot of other pitches, though, there are multiple ways that you can grip a knuckleball.
    • Focus on the Fingertips. Since the knuckleball is named so, you would think that you would want to use your knuckles to throw the ball. That was once true, but nowadays, it's more generally accepted to throw with your fingertips instead of your actual knuckles.
    • Make Your Motion Fast. The idea behind learning how to throw a knuckleball is that you want batters to think you're about to throw a fastball. That's why you want to make sure that all your motions up until the point of release mimic those of when you're throwing a fastball.
    • Keep That Wrist Up. The best knuckleballs have the least amount of spin. How much spin the ball gets -- or lack thereof -- will be dependent on how only your grip, but how you hold your wrist.

  9. www.drivelinebaseball.com › 2020 › 10How to Throw a Knuckleball - Driveline Baseball

    Aug 30, 2022 · Learn the basics of throwing a knuckleball, a low-spin pitch that can move unpredictably. Find out how to grip, release, and analyze this rare and challenging pitch with insights from a knuckleballer and tips from Driveline Baseball.

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  11. www.youtube.com › watchPitching Demo: How to grip and throw the knuckleball - YouTube

    Former major-league pitcher Paul Byrd shows you how to grip and throw a knuckleball, arguably the toughest pitch to throw in baseball.

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