Critique The Pitch Drill
Purpose Helps pitcher correct flaws in delivery. Drill Setup Pitcher stands on the rubber. Catcher is behind home plate. (35-40 feet away) How it Works Pitcher goes through normal motion and throws the
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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
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
Pitching Mechanics and Fundamentals Necessary for Success
When it comes to fastpitch softball pitching, there are many various techniques and mechanics that need to be covered. Today, we're going to talk about some of the basic mechanics
“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
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.
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
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: Up Pitches & The Low and High Rise Ball
What makes the Rise Ball a very effective tool is if your pitcher can throw it at different heights. A low rise ball is very effective for a first pitch
Softball Pitcher Conditioning: Working In Sets
In today's video blog post, we are talking a little bit about a great tool that you can use with the young kids. It's called “Working In Sets”, and working
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
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
Softball Pitching and Spinning the Ball
Spins are very important in softball pitching. You want to be sure to take the time to work on your spins because it's going to make your pitches a lot