How to Teach A Softball Pitch Lyndsay Butler How to Teach A Softball Pitch

5 steps of Analysis Good preliminary movement Backswing Structured force producing movement Critical instant Follow through/recovery All steps must be done to achieve max. power

Preliminary Movement The initial movement to start the motion Usually involves a push or rock back and forth of the body Gain momentum for the motion Make sure this is understood before moving on *preliminary power comes from legs*

Backswing Before any movement there’s a backswing Momentum Without backswing-no power Right before the main movements Swing back of the arm

Force-producing Movement Most important! Leg push is a must Drive towards the floor then push off mound All leg muscles engaged Almost a start like a runner Drive forwards as hard as possible

Critical Instant The ball is being released in this phase MOST SPEED in the motion Want it to be like a whip Snap the wrist for more ball rotation -more speed

Follow Through/Recovery Bring wrist up to shoulder after wrist snap Return to a forwards position Legs become parallel to each other Arms return to a relaxed position

Key Points Starting position Preliminary movement backswing Saggital Plane – Horizontal axis Transverse plane – longitudinal axis Starting position Preliminary movement backswing Force producing movement (opened up) Critical instant Back to relaxed position (recovery)

Mechanics Body is always within a powerline If not in line, power is decreased lowering speeds Should hit positions lie 12 o’clock (left arm as shown) Open up completely sideways Arm is a third class lever Easy, but powerful Lots of force and speed

Conclusion If all these phases are perfected… You will be on your way to pitching in a game Keep key points in mind Always perform the most proper mechanics

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