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Forkball
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fourchette (baseball), lancer en fourchette
(baseball) a pitch thrown with a grip that causes the ball to drop sharply before reaching the plate
What is a "forkball"?
A forkball in baseball or softball is a pitch that is thrown with a grip where the pitcher places their fingers between the ball’s seams, similar to a "fork" shape. This grip creates a sharp downward movement as the ball approaches the batter, making it drop suddenly as it nears the plate. The forkball is slower than a fastball and harder for batters to hit because of its unpredictable drop. It is considered a deceptive pitch because the batter cannot easily tell where it will end up, often causing them to swing too early or miss entirely.
Example
The pitcher 's forkball dipped just below the hitter 's bat.
The pitcher surprised the batter with a devastating forkball.
When thrown correctly, the forkball can be a pitcher 's most effective weapon.
Exemple
The pitcher's forkball dipped just below the hitter's bat.
The pitcher surprised the batter with a devastating forkball.
When thrown correctly, the forkball can be a pitcher's most effective weapon.
Learning to control the movement of the forkball takes time and practice.
Hitters often struggle to make solid contact with a well-executed forkball.
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