150 Fastpitch Softball Pitching Drills - Sport.ca

she steps into her pitching motion. Once in the motion she attempts to throw the ball to her
partner. She wants the ball to reach her partner in the air. To make this possible she must
use her legs and lower body so she gets a good lift on the ball. After she releases, she
takes three steps back to the 60-foot distance. Once the partner receives the ball, she will
then do the same technique back to the first thrower. This drill works the legs and teaches
the athlete to use the lower body as the generator for the pitch. Have each player pitch 20
to 30 balls.
12. Spin Drill. This drill is meant to teach the fingers the proper grip and ball spin. The pitcher
stands three feet from her partner, either a catcher or another pitcher, grips the ball for the
pitch she chooses, and then spins it to her partner. She does 15 of each of her pitches. If
her partner is a pitcher, she can do the spin back; otherwise the catcher can catch it and
give feedback. Make sure the pitchers are using the proper spin and help them to continue
the proper manipulation.
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