How to Throw a Wiffle Ball Curve

Wiffle ball can be played by all ages.

Wiffle ball is a variant of baseball in which players use a thin plastic bat and a plastic ball that has oblong holes on one side. The game is ideal for playing in small areas or indoors, and can be played by as few as two people. The holes cut into the wiffle ball create a lot of movement on pitches like a curve ball.

Instructions

1. Stand about 40 feet away from the batter (42 feet if you're playing with official wiffle ball rules).

2. Grip the ball sideways so the holes are on the left side (the right side if you're a left-handed pitcher). Place your thumb on the side of the ball over the holes, and your index and middle fingers on the solid part of the ball.

3. Throw the ball with a straight overhand motion. When properly thrown, the pitch will curve more at slower speeds; when thrown harder, it won't curve as much, but will curve later.

References

• Wiffle: The Pitches
• Tom's Wiffle Ball Page: How to Pitch in Wiffle Ball
• YouTube: Wiffle Ball Pitching (Sinking Curve)