Knuckleball in Little League World Series 2009 (Wii): Not Included

The knuckleball is not a selectable pitch in Little League World Series 2009 (Wii). The pitching arsenal is limited to four types:

• Fastball (A) — Straight, speed varies by pitcher.
• Curveball (B) — 12-6 or sweeping break.
• Slider (A+B) — Tighter, later break.
• Changeup (Hold A/B) — Slower, same arm action.

Why No Knuckleball?

• Control Scheme Simplicity: Wii Remote gestures map to 4 inputs. Adding a 5th pitch would complicate the gesture system.
• Little League Realism: Knuckleballs are extremely rare in youth baseball (difficult to throw, catch, hit). The game focuses on age-appropriate mechanics.
• Development Scope: Now I Play (developer) prioritized accessibility over pitch variety.

Master the Existing Pitches

• Mix speeds/locations. Changeup low-away after fastballs high-in.
• Use pitcher's stamina/confidence meters — tired pitchers lose break/control.
• Exploit batter tendencies (shown in scouting).

If you crave knuckleballs, MLB The Show series (PS) has R.A. Dickey, Tim Wakefield, Steven Wright with authentic flutter physics.