Grace....Step 1 push off rubber, 2 now leap...3 your arm is slightly bent as it comes by your ear (bicep almost touching). 4. Stride down the power line. 5. At your hip snap the ball and follow through so that you arm finishes on the other side of your head and touch the opposite shoulder...So if your right handed, you want you hand to come thru and finish on the left side your head and touch your shoulder...This keeps your arm close to your side at release and gives you more power, control and spin.
I was a pitcher in softball in the 5th grade. i perfected an underhand pitch, where it looked like a perfect pitch, but then the ball dropped down just as the batter swung. i couldn't do that in JHS or HS as the playing field was much bigger.
My daughter has just started pitching about 6 months ago and I get different response from coaches. This girl just said the first drop grip and release is the same as a fastball, So why not just call it a fastball grip? I guess the more common term is "drop ball"? I also notice a lot of girls have that same motion of the hand turning over like holding a pistol or turning a door knob. Is this the correct release for a fastball, i.e. most efficient? I asked my daughters most recent pitching coach and she told me no that the reason I see that is because they are throwing a movement type pitch. I am not so sure that is true when I see tons of girls doing it and they are beginners as well. My daughter is consistently throwing strikes so I'm not sure if I should challenge this coach. appreciate a response from someone.
Hi Anthony. So what's funny is that's me in the video (over a decade ago!) but I'd love to try and clarify any questions you have. I probably went with explaining it as 4-seam instead of fastball grip because there are girls who grip the fastball in a number of different ways. The "flip" drop is very similar to the fastball, that's why although it can be very accurate it doesn't always get the same type of movement as a turn over drop. The snap is slight more delayed than a fastball. You have to maximize the 4-seam spin to get good down moment. As far release in general, you want the hand to be behind the ball at release and then it can relax into a more neutral position. If there is a forced turn-over at release or if you see the elbow go away from the body that is incorrect. Hope some of that helps! It's been awhile since you posted so I'm assuming you've gotten your answers by now. :)
I was a baseball pitcher, but never was able to pitch in softball. I found it very hard. Thanks for sharing it.
I know, right? I thought I was the only one around here. The windup and delivery are very different
A lot of us that play fastpitch would say the same about pitching in baseball.
Grace....Step 1 push off rubber, 2 now leap...3 your arm is slightly bent as it comes by your ear (bicep almost touching). 4. Stride down the power line. 5. At your hip snap the ball and follow through so that you arm finishes on the other side of your head and touch the opposite shoulder...So if your right handed, you want you hand to come thru and finish on the left side your head and touch your shoulder...This keeps your arm close to your side at release and gives you more power, control and spin.
Beautiful pitching Amanda!! perfect movements
You haven't seen anything until you see someone throw a softball knuckleball in a fast pitch softball game. . .incredible!
Pitching is awesome I will try and try harder to get a harder pitch
thank you so much thus helped me a lot I know how to pitch now !!
These videos help a lot thank you !!.
You guys are amazing and teaching me a lot
thank you im am so glad my mom wont get mad at me because of the way i pitch
These videos are great! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed!
Thank you
I use my knuckle ball as a change up also and it has lot of movement
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Just by me watching you guys I became a select player
Wow! Glad we could help CM. Good luck with your game!
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I was a pitcher in softball in the 5th grade. i perfected an underhand pitch, where it looked like a perfect pitch, but then the ball dropped down just as the batter swung. i couldn't do that in JHS or HS as the playing field was much bigger.
Maybe a dropball
nice 1
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I am Left-Handed. Is there a way to make "how to pitch lefthanded" video for us lefties. Also later "how to do fast pitch, lefthanded"?
Same thing, but opposite feet and hands
Why in male softball, the pitcher jump and make an extra step??
CIRCLES ARE SO IMPORTANT IM TALKING ABOUT CIRCUMFRANCE and ShiZ
My daughter has just started pitching about 6 months ago and I get different response from coaches. This girl just said the first drop grip and release is the same as a fastball, So why not just call it a fastball grip? I guess the more common term is "drop ball"? I also notice a lot of girls have that same motion of the hand turning over like holding a pistol or turning a door knob. Is this the correct release for a fastball, i.e. most efficient? I asked my daughters most recent pitching coach and she told me no that the reason I see that is because they are throwing a movement type pitch. I am not so sure that is true when I see tons of girls doing it and they are beginners as well. My daughter is consistently throwing strikes so I'm not sure if I should challenge this coach. appreciate a response from someone.
Hi Anthony. So what's funny is that's me in the video (over a decade ago!) but I'd love to try and clarify any questions you have. I probably went with explaining it as 4-seam instead of fastball grip because there are girls who grip the fastball in a number of different ways. The "flip" drop is very similar to the fastball, that's why although it can be very accurate it doesn't always get the same type of movement as a turn over drop. The snap is slight more delayed than a fastball. You have to maximize the 4-seam spin to get good down moment. As far release in general, you want the hand to be behind the ball at release and then it can relax into a more neutral position. If there is a forced turn-over at release or if you see the elbow go away from the body that is incorrect. Hope some of that helps! It's been awhile since you posted so I'm assuming you've gotten your answers by now. :)
@@amandafreed7931 I highly respect you coming back to post comments. Pray for us softball dads with slow learners 😊
so does it not matter about your long stride anymore?
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Seriously I pitched for my team here in New Zealand in the Lower grades and I couldn’t walk for a week
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Thanks. Glad you liked it.
Don't like it
Those pants highhh up there. sir.
Who is here after Mike Candrea retired?:(
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+EnderCookie ........What?.............
i did not post this
i think it was an accident
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Your so cute
This intro is like a minute long
Look at those legs...sure she isn't a cyclists 😀
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