Is it Smart to Throw a Curveball High In the Strike Zone?

The video discusses the concept of high curveballs in baseball, examining their potential effectiveness and the challenges they present. While high curveballs can be effective if executed perfectly, they are difficult to control and often result in softer pitches that can be easily hit if not placed correctly. The video advises against relying on high curveballs as a primary strategy due to the risks of hanging pitches and emphasizes focusing on delivering high-quality pitches in the strike zone.

What is the traditional advice regarding high curveballs?

• They are only for advanced pitchers.

• They are the best pitch for strikeouts.

• They should be thrown frequently.

• They should be avoided.

Why can high curveballs be effective?

• They are easier to control.

• They are always called strikes by umpires.

• They break into the strike zone at the last moment.

• They are faster than other pitches.

What is a major challenge of throwing high curveballs?

• They require less arm speed.

• They are not allowed in professional games.

• They are easy to hit for home runs.

• They are difficult to execute consistently.

What happens if a high curveball is not executed perfectly?

• It becomes a fastball.

• It turns into a hanging curveball.

• It is always a strike.

• It becomes a slider.

What should a pitcher's goal be when they have two strikes on a hitter?

• To trick the hitter with a high curveball.

• To throw the highest quality pitch possible.

• To throw a fastball.

• To aim for the batter's head.

What is the recommendation given regarding high curveballs?

• Use them as often as possible.

• Focus on high-quality pitches instead.

• Only use them in practice.

• They should be the primary pitch.

What is emphasized as important for a pitcher in the conclusion?

• Avoiding all types of curveballs.

• Using only fastballs.

• Having insane command and consistency.

• Throwing as many pitches as possible.