Gyroball

For the gyroscopic exercise tool, see Powerball (exercise tool).
A diagram showing the grip, arm action, and movement of a gyroball

A gyroball is a type of baseball pitch used primarily by players in Japan. It is thrown with a spiral-like spin, so that there is no Magnus force on the ball as it arrives at home plate.[1] The gyroball is sometimes confused with the shuuto, another pitch used in Japan.

  1. ^ Nathan, Alan M. (May 24, 2012). "Determining the 3D Spin Axis from TrackMan Data" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 November 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2013.