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What general baseball term includes pitches such as curveballs and sliders?
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Breaking ball
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A breaking ball is the general term for any pitch that curves, slides, or breaks as it approaches the plate, including curveballs and sliders. The movement is created by the spin the pitcher puts on the ball, which causes it to deviate from a straight path.
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