Softball Pitching Drills – Hand Break
We use these softball pitching drills frequently. It is a pitching fundamental drill called Hand Break. We want our pitchers to learn to break your hands in a swinging motion.
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There is an important progression that must be observed when developing pitchers through softball pitching drills. Begin with mechanics, and work on speed. If the pitcher posesses those 2 qualities, control will come naturally. Be sure to emphasize this progression in your softball pitching drills.
We use these softball pitching drills frequently. It is a pitching fundamental drill called Hand Break. We want our pitchers to learn to break your hands in a swinging motion.
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With a softball team that is just getting to the “player” pitch level, you need to focus on softball pitching practice as much as possible. A great softball drill I have found for girls learning to pitch is the pivot-push drill that teaches them the lower body movement which is so important to pitching.
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Although this is from my fastpitch softball pitching drills, it is a softball tip that can be geared toward pitchers (both young and experienced, fastpitch or slow pitch). Pitchers have a tendency not to step toward their catcher–to stray so to speak.
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Many coaches have been sending me their favorite drills for softball pitchers and softball coaching tips. I’ve included three of these below. Give them a try and let me know what you think!
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Take a look at these submissions from Rey and from Ricky. Great examples of softball pitching drills that work well with your youth softball teams.
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