Learn from the Pros: Fundamentals of Fastpitch Softball Pitching
Improve pitching mechanics with great fastpitch drills and tips
Fundamentals of Fastpitch Softball Pitching features four top pitchers from the the Philadelphia Force of the National Pro Fastpitch League, demonstrating over 20 softball pitching drills designed to teach the fundamentals of fastpitch softball. The drills will help fastpitch softball pitchers to understand the proper mechanics and the fundamental pitching techniques they need to learn to have success. When you purchase the online version, you also get access to downloadable training notes and fastpitch coaching tips for each drill.
Price: $29.95
On-line Access for 3 Months!
Topics Covered:
- Ball Presentation
- Release Point
- Follow Through
- Weight Transfer
- Pitch Grips
and more
Perfect for Teams and Leagues
- Specialized training for girls' fastpitch pitchers
- Provides consistent training for all parents, coaches and volunteers
Training Plan at a Glance
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Check out these cool and exciting features:
| 1. | Professional videos that teach fastpitch softball pitching |
| 2. | Over 20 technique-based video demonstrations |
| 3. | Packed with great fastpitch softball pitching drills |
| 4. | Insider tips and printable training notes (on-line only) |
| 5. | Combines the best of books and DVDs |
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Pitching Mechanics
- Stretching and Warm-Ups
- Starting Position on the Mound
- Ball Presentation Wind-Up
- Arm Circle
- Stride
- Angle of Stride
- Glove Positioning
- Open/Closing Hips Position
- Release Point for Fastball
- Proper Fastball Follow-Through
- Proper Foot Drag/Kick
- Defense Position After Release
- Strong Front Side
- Weight Transfer
- Introduction to Pitches
- Fastball Grip
- Fastball (Demonstration)
- Horseshoe and Circle Change-Up Grips
- Change-Up (Demonstration)
- Grip for Rise and Curve Ball
- Curveball (Demonstration)
- Rise Ball (Demonstration)
About the Coaches
The 2009 season was pitcher Jessica Sallinger’s fourth in National Pro Fastpitch. While playing collegiately at Georgia Tech, she was the Atlantic Coast Conference Pitcher of the Year from 2003 to 2005. Jessica graduated as the ACC’s all-time leader in strikeouts (1,398) and wins (109).
Margo Pruis is a versatile right-handed pitcher with the Philadelphia Force of National Pro Fastpitch. She joined the Force in 2007 after a stellar career at Wichita State, and won five games in each of her first two professional seasons. Her first pro win came against Team China on June 13, 2007.
Sam Yodowitz made her National Pro Fastpitch debut in 2009 with the Philadelphia Force. Yodowitz was the first softball player from C.W. Post and the East Coast Conference to be signed to a professional contract. She was a two-time NFCA Division II All-American pitcher during her college career.
Pitcher Stacy Birk joined the Philadelphia Force of National Pro Fastpitch in 2007 and began her third season in 2009. Birk played collegiately at Illinois State where she was an All-Missouri Valley Conference standout.