WONDER #1759: How Do You Throw a Curveball?

Question 1 of 3

When throwing a curveball, a pitcher puts a what on the ball as it leaves the hand?

  1. spin
  2. hex
  3. spell
  4. spit

Question 2 of 3

Which finger is key in the grip used to throw a curveball?

  1. pinky
  2. middle
  3. ring
  4. thumb

Question 3 of 3

A major league pitcher’s curveball can veer more than how many inches from a straight line by the time it reaches home plate?

  1. 1
  2. 5
  3. 17
  4. 78

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