How to Throw a Wiffle Ball

Wiffle ball originated out of a need to perfect the curve ball in youngsters. An out-of-work father wanted to help his son and friends throw a curve ball while playing ball. With the help of a friend who provided round plastic balls, the man and his son spent an evening determining which cuts in the surface made the plastic ball curve.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Wiffle ball
• Batter
• Catcher
• Wiffle bat

1. Learn that when you throw or hit a wiffle ball, it spins non-stop. Coaches stress this when they teach young players how to throw.

2. Study the finger placement to throw a wiffle ball straight. The straight throw is the most difficult of them all.

3. Decide which pitch you want to use to get a batter to swing the bat. The straightball can be a weapon if you can throw the ball fast enough.

4. Try the curve ball when you throw at the batter's box. The wiffle ball's design accentuates its curve ball capabilities.

5. Select a pitch from a variety of pitches you have mastered. The wiffle ball is incredibly versatile. You can master many throws quickly and easily.

6. Train yourself on how to throw a knuckleball. A knuckleball in wiffle ball is easier to throw than in baseball.

7. Maintain the sharp curveball. Practice of this pitch will lead to mastery. You will become the king of the mound if you have a strong curveball.

Tips & Warnings

• Catch the wiffle ball with two hands. The spin will cause the ball to bounce from your palms if you don't.
• Don't practice with a baseball and then think you can pitch the same with a wiffle ball. Your pitches will miss every time.

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