Simplifying Softball – How To Break Down Pitching Fundamentals
For many pitchers, the last part is often the toughest to master. Remembering proper wind up technique, how to finish off the pitch properly, and every other little technique they’ve
Softball Pitching Drills
Alternate Ways To Teach The Change-Up Pitch to Young Players
The Change-Up pitch is particularly interesting because it’s almost always the second pitch a pitcher learns, after the basic fastball. And it can be devastating. Because hitting is about timing,
Softball Pitching and the Power Driving Drill
Softball Pitching and the Power Driving Drill In this power pitching drill, we are working on bringing the front leg up high, and then dragging the back leg up into a
The Basics of Windmill Pitching + A Pitching Drill for Beginners!
To become a great pitcher, you have to take the time to learn every aspect of the windmill pitching technique, because in order to hit a high speed with your
“L Drill” for Softball Pitching
The L drill does not require more than one athlete. If you have a parent - or even a net - that your pitchers can throw to, this is
3 Softball Pitching Drills for Drive, Energy & Momentum!
In today's video blog post, we are discussing softball pitching drills that will help your athletes work on establishing and maintaining a powerful push-off and drive into the target. The
Inning Spot Work Pitching Drill
Purpose The purpose of this softball pitching drill is to increase the strength of the arm, endurance, and accuracy as you practice under a game-like intensity scenario. Set Up Once your pitcher is
The Add-on Drill for Softball Pitching
Purpose The purpose of this softball pitching drill is to increase the strength of the arm, endurance, and accuracy. Breakdown Have your pitcher start at the pitcher’s mound and throw two pitches.
The Flamingo Drill for Softball Pitching
Purpose This softball pitching drill works on the push off and driving into your target. Set Up Your pitcher should start on the non-glove-side foot. She’ll need a little bit of rock to
3 Softball Pitching Drills for Accuracy!
Check out these 3 killer softball pitching drills for accuracy that we have compiled! Use them in your next practice and then come back and share your results! Softball Pitching
Softball Pitching & How To Spin The Ball: A Video Tutorial
In today's softball pitching video tutorial, we are demonstrating how to spin the ball when you pitch. Spins are very important in softball pitching. You want to be sure
Softball Pitching: The Wrist Snap Drill
This is the first softball pitching drill that I do with my pitchers in our practices. The focus of this drill is on good form, a good line, and making
The Importance of the Spin in your Softball Pitching
The last part of the pitch is the release, which is a simple finger roll that creates ball rotation or "spin". Getting the ball to spin correctly is critical, since
The Change Up Pitch for the Younger Softball Player
The changeup is an off speed pitch that is usually thrown to look like a fastball, but arrives slower to the plate. Its reduced speed coupled with its deceptive delivery
Change-Up Softball Pitching Points to Remember!
In today's video blog post, we are going to go over some simple change-up softball pitching points to remember. Change-Up Softball Pitching Points to Remember! Once your players get their basic fundamentals
Softball Pitching: Mental Techniques and Approaching the Mound
Breathing and mental mindsets are just a couple of the softball pitching mental techniques to work on when your pitchers are at the mound. You also want to make sure
The Long Toss Pitching Drill
Benefits of the Long Toss for Softball Pitching If you are a softball pitcher and you’re not long tossing, you may be stunting your pitching development. When done properly, the long
Softball Pitching Drills for Working the Leg Drive
In today's video blog post, we are demonstrating 2 awesomely aggressive leg drive drills for softball pitching! Softball Pitching Drills for Working the Leg Drive Leg drive is the most important action