Fastpitch Softball Talk

Softball Pitching Basics - 10 Things You Need to Know Part 4

Published on 2010-05-10 15:45:00

credit Columbia Tribune for the pic of Chelsea Thomas.Let's Learn some More PitchesOk, you have been throwing your fastball and changeup for about 6 months to a year now and have learned them pretty well. You are throwing 400-500 pitches a week and your mechanics are smooth and you are feeling strong. Now it is a good time to start working on another new pitch.In Fastpitch softball you really only need about 4 pitches, if you throw them well. You have learned two of them. Those are what you will

Softball Pitching Basics - 10 Things You Need to Know Part 3

Published on 2010-05-01 12:09:00

.credit MU softball for this cool photo.Let's Learn some new Pitches4. Now that you have gained some good control over your self and your pitching, it is time to learn a new pitch or two. You are already confident with throwing your fastball. That is a great pitch to have. You are now able to hit your spots somewhat consistently. Keep practicing on hitting your spots with your fastball, that will help set up the batter for the next pitch.The next pitch to learn is probably the most important pit

Softball Pitching Basics - 10 Things You Need to Know Part2

Published on 2010-04-27 22:54:00

Part 2 Learn to Control Yourself and your Pitches3. You must be throwing 400-500 pitches every week now. You have to throw pitches, and lots of them to develop your pitching muscles. You also have to develop your fastpitch softball gloves hand. You need to keep both sides of your body in shape.4. Begin to Develop your Control of your Pitch. To develop true control, you have to be in control. That means you have to keep your head on straight as they say. Stay calm, don't worry if you throw a bad