Some Pitches are Just a Waste of Time.

The video discusses various pitches that are not recommended for amateur baseball players, including the two-seamer, cutter, slurve, knuckleball, screwball, and forkball. It explains the challenges and limitations of each pitch, emphasizing the importance of mastering a fastball, changeup, and one good breaking ball for success. The video advises against using complex pitches that require advanced skills and suggests focusing on developing a strong foundation with simpler pitches.

Why is the two-seamer pitch often not recommended for most players?

• It is too similar to a curveball.

• It is too fast for beginners.

• It requires a lot of practice to make it move effectively.

• It is not allowed in amateur leagues.

What is the main advantage of a four-seamer over a two-seamer?

• It is easier to throw.

• It is more popular among amateur players.

• It tends to stay up against gravity and has a hop.

• It is slower and more controlled.

Why is the cutter pitch not suitable for amateur players?

• It requires high dexterity and feel for the baseball.

• It is too slow compared to other pitches.

• It is banned in most leagues.

• It is too similar to a knuckleball.

What is a common misconception about the cutter pitch?

• It is the same as a two-seamer.

• It is often mistaken for a slider.

• It is a fastball with a large break.

• It is easy to learn.

Why is the slurve pitch rarely seen in Major League Baseball?

• It is too fast for most players.

• It is too similar to a fastball.

• It is banned in professional leagues.

• It lacks the sharpness of break of a slider or curveball.

What is a key challenge in mastering the knuckleball?

• It requires a different set of mechanics from other pitches.

• It is too fast for most players.

• It is similar to a screwball.

• It is not allowed in amateur leagues.

Why is the knuckleball not recommended for developing pitchers?

• It is banned in most leagues.

• It is too similar to a fastball.

• It conflicts with the mechanics of other pitches.

• It is too easy to master.

What is a major drawback of the screwball pitch?

• It requires heavy pronation, making it slower and less effective.

• It is banned in professional leagues.

• It is too fast for most players.

• It is too similar to a fastball.

Why is the forkball not ideal for amateur players?

• It is difficult to throw for a called strike.

• It is too fast for most players.

• It is too similar to a slider.

• It is banned in amateur leagues.

What should amateur players focus on instead of learning multiple complex pitches?

• A fastball, knuckleball, and screwball.

• A fastball, changeup, and one good breaking ball.

• A forkball, gyro ball, and split finger fastball.

• A slider, cutter, and slurve.