Full Swing with Weighted Ball
Purpose Pitchers develop forearm and wrist strength. They also improve timing of lower body and upper body. Drill Setup Pitchers stand at three-quarters of regular pitching distance (25-30 feet) holding a weighted
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Half Swing with Weighted Ball
Purpose Pitchers develop forearm and wrist strength. They also improve timing of lower body and upper body. Drill Setup Pitchers stand about halfway from normal pitching distance (15-20 feet) holding a weighted
Long Distance Drive
Purpose Pitchers practice taking a good long stride toward home. Drill Setup Pitcher stands four or five big steps behind the pitching rubber. (45-50 feet) Catcher is behind home plate. How it Works
Walk Through From Distance
Purpose Helps pitchers develop arm and leg strength for greater velocity on pitches. Drill Setup Pitcher stands roughly double the regular pitching distance away from the Catcher (70-80 feet) How it Works Pitcher
Sideways Drive Pitching Drill
Purpose Pitchers work on getting their back side driving, their front leg up and getting a long stride. Set Up Pitcher stands at three-quarters of regular pitching distance (25-30 feet). Catcher is
Arm Speed Pitching Drill
Purpose Helps pitchers develop power and velocity Set Up Pitcher stands on the mound (35-40 feet away). A coach or player stands beside the pitcher to feed her the balls. Catcher is
Snap Pitching Drill for the “Turn Over Drop” Pitch
In today's video blog post, I am sharing one of the first pitching drills that you want to do when you are working on the snaps for the drop ball.
The Walk Through Pitching Drill
This pitching drill is a transition drill, that can be done with either the regular ball or the weighted ball, with the pitcher throwing from a distance that is about
The Peel Drop Ball Pitching Drill
In today's video blog post, I am sharing an awesome pitching drill for working on the "Peel Drop Ball" pitch. The Peel Drop Ball is a very easy transition
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
Pitching Drill: The Drop Ball from the Mound
In today's video blog post, we are continuing to work on the Drop Ball Pitch, and throwing full out from the mound. In this pitching drill, your pitchers will work
The Drop Curve Pitching Drill
In today's video blog post, we are breaking down the "Drop Curve" pitch, and demonstrating an excellent pitching drill for working on this tough pitch! The Drop Curve Pitching Drill The Drop
Pre-Pitch Motion Pitching Mechanics
The mechanical actions you take in your pre-pitch motion will determine the momentum you build for your pitch. In today's video blog post, we break down the the elements you
Softball Pitching and Breaking Down the Open Position
Softball Pitching and Breaking Down the Open Position Their glove is pointed straight at the target, with the arm a little above their head. The right leg comes in, not closing too
The “Balance Drill” for Throwing and Pitching Mechanics
In today's video blog post, we are talking about a great throwing and pitching mechanics drill that will help your players find their balance and get their weight back. The “Balance
Softball Pitching Drill: The Flamingo Drill
In today's video blog post, we are discussing a softball pitching drill that will help your athletes work on establishing and maintaining a powerful push-off and drive into the target. Softball