Question

which statement describing the problems with overhand pitching is correct?
a overhand pitching required specific training and gear, the expense for which came out of pitchers pockets.
b overhand pitching was discouraged because it led to sluggish and tedious pitches that were easier for opposing batters to anticipate and hit.
c the delivery, control, and other physical demands of overhand pitching caused problems for underhand softball pitchers who were unable to make the switch.
d most underhand softball pitchers were relieved to make the switch to overhand pitching.

Explanation:

• Option A: There's no indication that overhand pitching's training/gear expenses came from pitchers' pockets.
• Option B: Overhand pitching is typically faster and harder to hit, so this reasoning is incorrect.
• Option C: Overhand pitching has different physical demands (delivery, control) than underhand softball pitching, so underhand pitchers who couldn't switch would face problems, which matches the statement.
• Option D: The statement suggests relief in switching, but the question is about problems with overhand pitching, and this doesn't describe a problem.

Answer:

C. The delivery, control, and other physical demands of overhand pitching caused problems for underhand softball pitchers who were unable to make the switch.