KnowraCurveballLinked fromLinked fromThe 6 pages that link to Curveball, each with the reason it gives.All 6Broader topic 1Related 4Compared with 1Magnus effectBroader topic: A curveball is a familiar example of spin producing lateral aerodynamic force.FastballCompared with: Its large vertical break contrasts with the fastball’s comparatively direct path.Sandy KoufaxRelated: His sharp curveball paired with his fastball to make hitters defend different speeds and paths.Satchel PaigeRelated: The curveball was one of the off-speed offerings in Paige's pitching repertoire.Warren SpahnRelated: Its contrast with Spahn’s fastball helped disrupt hitters’ timing.Clayton KershawRelated: Kershaw's curveball gave hitters a slower, sharply dropping alternative to his fastball.