Smooth Motion Pitching Drill

Purpose

Helps prevent pitcher from pausing at the top of her delivery

Set Up

• Pitcher stands anywhere on the field.

Instructions

1. Pitcher takes off glove and holds it with pitching hand.

2. Pitcher swings the glove around fast in a circle. Pause and re-set.

3. Complete 2 sets of 10-15 windmills

Coaching Tips

• Coach can stand behind player and put hand on shoulder to ensure player doesn’t let their arm get behind her.
• When glove gets to hip, pitcher should imagine she is snapping her wrist.