The Rise Ball is known as the scholarship pitch! Nearly 2 hours in length, the Rockin' Rise Ball video covers all the bases. It's great for pitchers who have never learned a rise ball or for those who want to take their rise ball to the next level. Rita Lynn and her students will demonstrate proper technique, an assortment of rise ball spin drills, how to increase velocity …
Improve Your Pitching Ability By Following 3 Simple Rules
Recently, I came across a newsletter written by ASCA (the swimming world's equivalent of NFCA) Coach John Leonard. He wrote "Three Immutable Rules of Improvement" that apply to both swimming and life in general. Perhaps what Coach Leonard didn't realize (or maybe he did) is that he offered some sound advice that helps softball pitchers improve as well. The rules seem simple, …
Relief Pitching Begins With the First Pitch for Softball Pitchers
There is more need for good relief pitching in Fastpitch softball than ever before. Notice, I didn’t say good relief pitchERS, because unlike baseball, softball pitchers need to be more of a hybrid breed. They need to be able to pitch as starters AND when duty calls - come into relief. Non-starting pitchers should start preparing for relief pitching the second they step in the …