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	Aerodynamics in Sports Equipment, Recreation and Machines - Knuckleball - Instructor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Researchers have learned that a slight change in the orientation of the ball with respect to the flow of air results in dramatic changes in the forces acting on the ball.
		Similarly, as the ball rotates, a region that was turbulent due to the position of the stitches, might now become laminar.
		This altering of the state of the flow from laminar to turbulent, separated to attached, would cause the forces on the ball to fluctuate as shown by the experiments.
	wings.avkids.com /Book/Sports/instructor/knuckleball-01.html (473 words)

	Fast Pitches \| Curve Ball \| Knuckle Ball \| Learn to Throw \| Spit Ball \| Baseball Pitchers \| How To Pitch \| Speed \| Grip (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The knuckle ball is thrown by gripping the ball with your knuckles or fingernails.
		Because the ball isn't moving very fast, the air is able to pass over the stitches of the ball and cause the ball to move up and down or from side to side.
		A knuckle ball thrown properly will move back and forth on its way to the plate which can often make a good hitter look very foolish when his swing is nowhere near the ball.
	www.kidzworld.com /site/p610.htm (458 words)

	Butterfly - News
		The reason is that since the antispin rubber does not grip the ball, the spin on the ball continues to rotate in the same direction when struck by the antispin rubber.
		The best way to demonstrate this is to take a ball, draw a line around its circumference and observe the rotation of the ball by simulating a constant rotation going away and coming back to a player.
		If the ball is not spinning very fast to start with when leaving the "regular" rubber, so much rotation is lost to the point that very little spin is left and a knuckle ball effect occurs by the time the ball reaches the "regular" racket again.
	www.butterflyonline.com /lui_antirubber.asp (583 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Mastering the Knuckle Ball By Jodi L. Robinson, Assistant Coach Boston University In the development of young pitchers, it is most important to master the mechanics of the pitching motion before moving on to off speed and movement pitches.
		Before starting to teach your pitcher to throw the knuckle ball here are three important points: 1) GRIP: The ball should be facing her palm with the "C" shape seam Index, middle, and ring finger are bent with the first knuckle of each finger on the seam.
		And with a knuckle ball, alternating throwing fast balls and knuckle balls is a great way to stress the similarities in mechanics Remember, when your pitcher is learning how to throw new pitches, returning to the beginning is always very helpful.
	www.eteamz.com /NorthTexasBees/files/Pitching-knuckle_Ball1.txt (647 words)

	Chat With Bill
		I think the key element to throwing a knuckle ball is the arm motion.
		You'll want to grip the ball with the first three fingers across the long part of the seam, and the thumb on the bottom.
		My grip for the knuckle is to grip the ball's seem with your two middle fingers (in a raised knuckle fashion) while the first and little finger lay as flat as possible across the same seem and completing the clamping of the ball by placing your thumb comfortably underneath.
	www.fastpitchusa.com /chatwithbill/ChatWithBill.cfm?thread=44 (530 words)

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		The action of the coil springs with a heavy, solid ball on the end produces a terrible wound.
		Knuckle conditioning with the soft leather will produce a more flexible and 'natural' conditioning than more resistant surfaces like metal plates or rope wrapping on planks.
		Targets are generally the hard bones such as knuckles, elbow, knee, point of shoulder, clavicle, hip-socket, foot and toes, the bowl of the head.
	www.jacksandsaps.com (2003 words)

	Tips from eHow users on How to Throw a Knuckleball - eHow.com
		Knuckle ball alex T. First, grab the ball with your index, middle and ring finger across the ball horizontally in the middle.
		This will cause the ball to go about 10 feet in the air and about 30% of your maximum, but as it reaches the plate, it will start to sink and curve to look like a slurve.
		I hold it with the ball lodged so that the webbing of my index and middle fingers is in between the closest two laces on the ball.
	www.ehow.com /tips_3187_2.html (1303 words)

	NASIOC - Extracting ball joint from knuckle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Knuckle is off the car and seperated from the lower control arm already.
		The pickle fork is for separating the ball joint from the lower arm.
		The ball portion fits into a hole that is then compressed when the housing bolt is in place.
	forums.nasioc.com /forums/showthread.php?t=437998 (1383 words)

	Bat Speed -- Baseball Hitting Forum
		IF, the player is a little "late," he will hit the bottom-half of the ball which will produce a fly ball with "back spin," a desirable combination; a fly ball with "carry" to it.
		On the other hand, if he is a little "early," he will hit the top-half of the ball, producing a ground ball with "over spin," another highly favorable combination; a ground ball which gains momentum.
		It seems to me that in using rotational mechanics it is no different, as far as "aimimg" where to hit the ball, than the Charlie Lau school of thought, other than (and apparently very important) not to pull the knob of the bat to the ball.
	www.batspeed.com /messageboard/output/2999.html (968 words)

	What are fully mortised ball-tip hinges? - Rejuvenation
		Mortised means the cabinet door and frame have been recessed where the hinges fasten; the hinges fit flush into the woodwork.
		When the door is shut, all that's visible of the hinge is its knuckle.
		Ball Tips are a detail common to older cabinet and door hinges.
	www.rejuvenation.com /faqnumberid3a2550685023a/faq/faqshow.html (57 words)

	1950 WOJTP: Steering
		The races (or cups) for the king pin bearings are recessed into the top and bottom of the knuckle ball.
		The main part of the knuckle seal cannot be slipped over the knuckle ball.
		The felt washer can be slipped over the knuckle ball if you have enough foresight to put it on before installing the knuckle.
	www.jeep-trucks.com /WOJP/Steering (742 words)

	NAYSI: FAQ #84 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The knuckle ball grip is actually done with the fingernails of two or three fingers, not the knuckles.
		When done properly, there is no dominant point of wind resistance on the ball as with a fastball or curve ball.
		Unpredictable movement is the main characteristic of a knuckle ball.
	www.naysi.com /faq/faq_84.htm (142 words)

	The Man in the Dugout / Leonard Koppett \| BaseballLibrary.com
		They're doing it all." His in-game decisions were never sharper, and he made two larger strategic moves that all his budding managers took to heart.
		He had, since 1952, a rookie pitcher with an incredible knuckle ball, named Hoyt Wilhelm, who could not only control it but throw it with greater velocity than most.
		A knuckleballer's problem is that catchers can't hold it, so it backfires with men on base, especially in tight situations when a steal must be prevented.
	www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/excerpts/the_man_in_the_dugout21.stm (927 words)

	NAYSI: FAQ #145 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Grip the ball with your last three fingers and put your thumb and index finger together on the side of the ball.
		The knuckle curve is thrown much like a regular curve ball with this exception.
		Your grip for the knuckle ball is done with thumb under the ball and the finger nails of the first two fingers gripping the seam of the ball.
	www.naysi.com /faq/faq_145.htm (338 words)

	Find Instruction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The key to hitting the knuckler is minimizing the backspin put on the ball at impact.
		At address, position the ball between the left instep and left toe; when playing the ball this far forward, concentrate on staying down and through the shot until well after impact.
		During the downswing, the head should stay fixed behind the ball, and after impact, the arms should swing as far out as possible toward the target.
	www.golf.com /apps/instruction/text/lesson.asp?Lesson=209 (367 words)

	Tools and Hardware: Brass Door Hinge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		BALL BEARINGS: Each hinge is equipped with one precision machined anti-friction Stainless Steel ball bearing assembly.
		The construction results in an extremely durable, long life ball bearing which is able to withstand years of hard use and corrosive environments.
		BALL BEARINGS:Each hinge is equipped with two precision machined anti-friction Stainless Steel ball bearing assemblies.
	www.showatoolusa.com /53.html (3941 words)

	The 1947 - 1998 Chevrolet & GMC Pickup Message Board Network - Getting spindles off D44? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		I was under the impression that the ball joints would have to be removed before the steering knuckle could be removed.
		The ball joints are primarily held be a press fit into the knuckle (from the top down).
		He is wanting to remove the ball joints so regardless of up or down, remove the nuts to remove the knuckle and then proceed from there.
	67-72chevytrucks.com /vboard/showthread.php3?t=141372 (533 words)

	SoftballFans.com - knuckle pitch
		anyway the way i hold the ball is on my pointer and middle finger knuckle and kinda hold the sides of the ball with my other fingers and thumb.
		When i release the ball I gently extend the two fingers the ball was resting on...takes a little practice, but when your teammates tell you its hard to hit the ball when they can read the brand name floating at them, you have done well
		I was taught by an old dude a long time ago to to hold the ball with the very tips of all 5 fingers......I then pretty much push off with my fingers as my hand reaches the top of my underhand delivery.
	www.softballfans.com /forums/showthread.php?t=6760 (1011 words)

	Antique Reproduction Cabinet & Furniture Hardware for Home Renovators (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Flush Cabinet Hinges - These classic hinges are designed to mount their wings to the inside surfaces of each piece, concealing the wings and exposing the knuckle of the hinge.
		Offset Cabinet Hinges - Offset hinges have the knuckle of the hinge placed closer to the mounting side of the hinge, and are designed to give more support to cabinet doors.
		We Feature ball shaped and steeple-tipped finials, as well as a replacement washer.
	houseofantiquehardware.com /s.nl/sc.11/category.-111/.f?&Partner=EW (1096 words)

	Zink, Sea Dogs knuckle under (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		AKRON, Ohio It is the one pitch that can send a young pitcher to a long major-league career or be the reason the guy never makes it past Double-A. For sure, the life of a knuckle ball pitcher is not easy.
		Still, as Zink struggled to gain control of a knuckler that buckled no one's knees, Akron was patient when it needed to be on balls that floated way out of the strike zone and aggressive on Zink's occasional - so-called - fastball.
		"The key with a knuckle baller is to take a few pitches as a gauge and make sure the ball is up if you swing," said Smith, who went 2 for 3 and made two highlight-reel defensive stops.
	sports.mainetoday.com /seadogs/stories/040508dogs.shtml (605 words)

	Sports: A Baseball Dream
		For the ball is approaching me at 100 miles per hour.
		The ball appears to have some sort of spin on it.
		The ball lands on the bat and ricochets off to right field.
	www.teenink.com /Past/1990/699.html (191 words)

	The Knuckle Ball Generation - Knuckleball Pitching Community
		Now that the Knuckle Book and cd are coming out maybe our knuckleball community will have an impact on baseball in the future.
		Right now in the MLB there are only two exclusive knuckleballers, I think in the years to come there is a big possibility for that number to grow.
		[1] Aguilar was at AAA, but took a month off when his father died; he's at A ball, pitching well and realciming the feel for his knuckleball--he's working with Bruce Dal Canton, one of the KBall HQ 108.
	www.oddball-mall.com /knucklertalk/viewthread.php?tid=1270 (691 words)

	Pitching a knuckleball, knuckle ball pitching grips, how to grip and throw a knuckle pitch
		That's because in the big leagues and in college ball, the knuckleball is viewed as a last-resort pitch.
		In the major leagues, for instance, the knuckleball usually is taught to and/or used by a player who's about to be released from the organization.
		Although I don't teach it, you can learn more about the knuckleball, including why a knuckler knuckles as well as how to throw it, hit it, coach it, and ump it, in Dave Clark's book, "The Knucklebook" or by visiting Clark's popular knuckleball forum.
	www.thecompletepitcher.com /pitching_grips_knuckleball.htm (456 words)

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