knucklecurve
Fingertip breaking ball
A knucklecurve is a baseball pitch that combines elements of a knuckleball grip with curveball spin.
The pitcher grips the ball with one or more knuckles pressed against the surface, then snaps the wrist to generate sharp downward break.
Unlike a true knuckleball, which flutters unpredictably, the knucklecurve has more conventional spin and a tighter, more predictable curve: His knucklecurve drops off the table just before it reaches the plate.
Pitch with spin-induced arc
- knuckleballSpinless, erratic throw
- fastballMaximum-speed baseball throw
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- changeupDeliberately slow pitch
sinker · splitter · cutter · screwball · forkball · breaking ball · strikeout · whiff
Conveyance of goods
- arm anglePitching limb orientation
- releaseTo let go
- follow-throughCompleting what you began
- windupFinal part or preparation
motion · torque · biomechanics · velocity · rotation · break · drop · movement
Keratinous digit cover
- fingertipTerminal phalanx pad
- seamsJoined fabric edges
- index fingerSecond digit, first to point
- middle fingerHand's central, longest digit
pressure point · laces · leather · release point · hand position · finger pressure · dig · tuck
Authority to direct
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
repetition · consistency · feel · touch · confidence · adjustment · repertoire · specialty
Digging underground passages
- disguiseIdentity-concealing alteration
- feintDeceptive mock attack
- depth perceptionGauging object distance visually
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
fooled · frozen · buckled · uncomfortable · backdoor · front door
curveball
Pitch with spin-induced arc
- knuckleballSpinless, erratic throw
- fastballMaximum-speed baseball throw
- sliderAdjustable interface element
changeup · sinker · splitter · cutter · screwball · forkball · breaking ball · strikeout · whiff · batter
delivery
Conveyance of goods
- arm anglePitching limb orientation
- releaseTo let go
- follow-throughCompleting what you began
windup · motion · torque · biomechanics · velocity · rotation · break · drop · movement · tumble
fingernail
Keratinous digit cover
- fingertipTerminal phalanx pad
- seamsJoined fabric edges
- index fingerSecond digit, first to point
middle finger · pressure point · laces · leather · release point · hand position · finger pressure · dig · tuck
control
Authority to direct
practice · repetition · consistency · feel · touch · confidence · adjustment · repertoire · specialty · weapon
tunneling
Digging underground passages
- disguiseIdentity-concealing alteration
- feintDeceptive mock attack
- depth perceptionGauging object distance visually
unpredictable · fooled · frozen · buckled · uncomfortable · backdoor · front door
knucklecurvefastball
Maximum-speed baseball throw
heater · two-seam fastball · cutter · hard stuff · rising fastball
knuckle, curve, knuckles, knuckled, knuckling, curves, curved, curving, curvature