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A weighted ball is a ball heavier than standard, used for training in sports like baseball and softball.

Pitchers throw weighted balls to build arm strength and increase velocity, though their use is debated due to injury concerns.

He added weighted ball work to his offseason routine.

In physical therapy and fitness, weighted balls (often called medicine balls) serve general conditioning purposes.

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  • slamForceful impact or closure
  • trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
  • gripSecure manual hold
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