How to Own the Pitch
Baseball Coach Pat Ahearne teaches youth baseball players…
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Three Step Drill
A basic drill for pitchers that is great for warming up.…
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The Upswing
Demonstrating the mechanics of the pitching arm and shoulder…
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Footwork Driving Off the Mound
Transcription: They make it look easy. How do you start…
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Footwork Driving Off the Mound
Transcription: They make it look easy. How do you start…
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The Rise Ball
In this youth softball drill, Olympic gold medalist and…
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The Screwball
In this youth softball drill, Jennie Finch explains that…
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The Screwball
In this youth softball drill, Jennie Finch explains that…
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Entertaining on Offdays
As a softball pitcher, Jennie Finch doesn't play softball…
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Joba Chamberlain: Throwing a Fastball
Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain on his game-changing fastball,…
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Joba Chamberlain: Different Pitching Grips
Joba Chamberlaing demonstrates how to throw a variety of…
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J.J. Putz: Pitching Grips
Mets reliever J.J. Putz demonstrates a variety of grips,…
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Monica Abbott: Routine on the Mound
USA Softball pitcher Monica Abbott talks about establishing…
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Monica Abbott: Using Your Legs for Power
In this youth softball drill, Monica Abbott explains why…
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Monica Abbott: Using Your Legs for Power
In this youth softball drill, Monica Abbott explains why…
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The Power Line
Attention pitchers: Before picking up a ball or dong any…
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The Power Line
Attention pitchers: Before picking up a ball or dong any…
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Power Foot Motion
The Power Foot, or the back foot, is where velocity and…
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Power Foot Motion
The Power Foot, or the back foot, is where velocity and…
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Natural Fielding Position
Pitchers should not be taught to square around after their…
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Prepitch Stance and Routine
Developing a consistent approach to the mound begins behind…
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Downswing and Arm Whip
The ending of the pitch is absolutely the most important…
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Downswing and Arm Whip
The ending of the pitch is absolutely the most important…
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The Grip
Correctly gripping the ball in your hand for pitches, focusing…
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Hand Dexterity Drills
A quick and easy way to improve control over your hand and…
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Hand Dexterity Drills
A quick and easy way to improve control over your hand and…
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Stationary Drill
A great drill for measuring and increasing arm speed, using…
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Stationary Drill
A great drill for measuring and increasing arm speed, using…
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Glove Snaps 2
A series of drills a pitcher can do during practice or by…
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Glove Snaps
A series of drills a pitcher can do during practice or by…
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Correcting Crow-Hopping
Get rid of that ugly (and illegal) hop in your pitching…
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Three Drills for Increasing Speed
Coach Ernie Parker, a world-renowned coach, shares three…
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Power Line Drill
The object of this drill is to develop a consistency in…
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String Zone Drill
A great drill to work on for getting pitchers accustomed…
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String Zone Drill
A great drill to work on for getting pitchers accustomed…
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Bucket Drill
A very hard drill, this aimed throwing concept gets pitchers…
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Bucket Drill
A very hard drill, this aimed throwing concept gets pitchers…
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Frisbee Drill
Replicating the motion of a wrist snap on a curve ball switches…
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Weighted Ball
Throwing with weighted balls helps develop arm strength…
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Fixing a Straight Curveball
Examining some of the causes of and correcting the body…
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Fixing a Straight Curveball
Examining some of the causes of and correcting the body…
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Heavy Ball Drill
Working on flexibility with a heavy ball, using a slower…
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Heavy Ball Drill
Working on flexibility with a heavy ball, using a slower…
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The Tape Drill
A spinning drill you can do anywhere that uses a roll of…
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Rise Ball Drill
A good drill that helps pitchers get their weight back and…
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Rise Ball Drill
A good drill that helps pitchers get their weight back and…
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Speed Drill
The Speed Drill utilizes a larger medicine ball in a bowling…
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Elastic Drill
A great drill for older pitchers to work on accuracy and…
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Elastic Drill
A great drill for older pitchers to work on accuracy and…
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Resistance Drill
Using an elastic resistance band, this drill helps pitchers…
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Resistance Drill
Using an elastic resistance band, this drill helps pitchers…
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Throwing With Balance Drill
A youth player will learn how to play softball effectively…
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Pitching Drills
Softball success starts on the mound. Two softball pitching…
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Pitching Drills
Softball success starts on the mound. Two softball pitching…
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Proper Throwing Grip
A youth softball player should grip the ball with fingertips,…
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Pitching Mechanics
Grip, footwork and body placement are delivery mechanics…
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Pitching Mechanics
Grip, footwork and body placement are delivery mechanics…
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Arms-Only Throwing
Use these softball tips to teach the technique for throwing…
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Leg Kick
The leg kick is used to maintain balance and control of…
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One Knee Drill
The Knee Drill can be performed by pitchers of all ages…
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Change Up Grips
Discover the different grips your pitchers can use to throw…
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Change Up Grips
Discover the different grips your pitchers can use to throw…
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Fastball Grip & Release
Watch some drills to help your pitchers learn the proper…
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Fastball Grip
Cindy Bristow from Softball Excellence helps pitchers learn…
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Fastball Basics
Watch the basics behind the the pitching motion in fastpitch…
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Fastball Basics
Watch the basics behind the the pitching motion in fastpitch…
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Wall Pitching (Softball Pitching)
Purpose: To develop speed without worrying about accuracy.…
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Speed Pitching
Purpose: To develop speed while throwing to a catcher. Procedure:…
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Basket Throws
Purpose: To focus on making the ball drop by using a visual…
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Long Toss
Purpose: To practice getting under the ball for rise-ball…
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Drill 5 - Play a Game
Purpose: To experience game-like pressure during pitching…
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5 Softball Pitching Tips to Make You Successful
As a softball pitcher you should know that your position…
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Glove Snaps
Do these every day & between pitches in games to practice…
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Glove Snaps
Do these every day & between pitches in games to practice…
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Whiffle balls
Earn fingertip control by doing knee drills & full motion.…
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Whiffle balls
Earn fingertip control by doing knee drills & full motion.…
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Flamingo
Leaving left leg in the air & leaning back, pitch while…
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Flamingo
Leaving left leg in the air & leaning back, pitch while…
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Left Slide Glides
Practice a smooth leap & drag; put both feet together,…
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Left Slide Glides
Practice a smooth leap & drag; put both feet together,…
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One leg explosions
Start on balance with stride leg up, explode out as far…
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One leg explosions
Start on balance with stride leg up, explode out as far…
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Push-Up Explosions
Start in push-up position except put your right foot even…
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Push-Up Explosions
Start in push-up position except put your right foot even…
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Five Principles of Pitching
Five basic principles of pitching: Generate energy Consistency…
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Long Distance Throws
Take progressive steps back from the mound until pitches…
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Long Distance Throws
Take progressive steps back from the mound until pitches…
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Five Basic Steps to Pitching
Coach Corral's basic steps to pitching include the setup,…
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Rainbow Tosses
Using full motion at 40 ft, pitch ball as high as possible…
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Rainbow Tosses
Using full motion at 40 ft, pitch ball as high as possible…
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3-ball Drill
From stride or from knee drill position, pitcher starts…
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Rapid Fire
From knee, line up 10 balls on floor, pitch each as fast…
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Rapid Fire
From knee, line up 10 balls on floor, pitch each as fast…
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Speed Pitches
Throw as many pitches as possible in time limit, rest 30…
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Speed Pitches
Throw as many pitches as possible in time limit, rest 30…
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Pitch Under Right Leg
Like a pitching from the knee drill with a twist: Put left…
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Pitch Under Right Leg
Like a pitching from the knee drill with a twist: Put left…
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Five Point Game
Start with 5 points, award one point for each strike &…
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Shoot Out
2 pitchers face each other at 40 feet; upon the signal,…
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Shoot Out
2 pitchers face each other at 40 feet; upon the signal,…
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Wrist Strengthening
squeeze hand grips roll up weight hanging from stick wrist…
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Wrist Strengthening
squeeze hand grips roll up weight hanging from stick wrist…
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Delayed Arm Rotation
Why maintain the same arm speed every pitch? The rulebook…
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The Bucket Drop Drill
Top pitching coach Cheri Kempf demonstrates a great drill…
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Fast and Slow
Goal: To practice changing speeds. How to Do It: Pairing…
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Three Points
Goal: To create competition and pressure for the pitcher…
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Three Points
Goal: To create competition and pressure for the pitcher…
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