STOP Pitching To The Corners of the Plate So Much

STOP Pitching To The Corners of the Plate So Much

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Interactive Video

Health Sciences, Physical Ed, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial explains the concept of dividing the plate into thirds for effective pitching. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding the middle and corners of the plate to reduce the risk of errors. The tutorial discusses the margin for error and how pitchers can use grouping to improve their strategy. It also provides rules for pitch selection, highlighting the need to stay out of the middle third unless necessary and to avoid being overly aggressive towards the corners.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it recommended to pitch to the outer and inner thirds of the plate?

To avoid hitting the batter

To increase the chance of a strike

To minimize the risk of the batter making solid contact

To confuse the batter

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake young pitchers make when aiming for the corners?

They focus too much on the batter's stance

They pitch too slowly

They often miss and throw balls

They throw too many strikes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the benefit of aiming for the thirds of the plate?

It confuses the batter

It makes the game faster

It provides a larger margin for error

It allows for more strikeouts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does aiming for the thirds affect the quality of misses?

Misses are more likely to be strikes

Misses are more likely to be low quality

Misses are more likely to be high quality

Misses are more likely to be balls

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should pitchers avoid being overly aggressive towards the corners?

It increases the risk of throwing balls

It makes the game longer

It confuses the catcher

It leads to more home runs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the suggested approach when the count is even or behind?

Aim for the corners

Aim for the middle

Aim for the outer third

Aim for the inner third

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should pitchers focus on to avoid getting hurt?

Throwing curveballs

Staying out of the middle third

Aiming for the middle third

Throwing faster pitches