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 …
Tips for an Effective Softball Pitching Warm-Up Routine
One of the most common questions we get asked as pitching coaches is: What should be a softball pitcher's warm-up routine? Assuming the pitcher has had a proper stretching and thrown overhand, there’s no single correct warm-up routine a pitcher should force upon herself. Nor is there one specific set of drills that works best during the warm-up process. However, it is …
Seven Uses of Pitching Sticks That Develop Accuracy and Mechanics
While perusing the vendors at the 2016 NFCA Convention, we ran across an item called "pitching sticks." They come from the makers of the G-Tee. We're always on the lookout for amazing products that can help our pitchers become more successful! The more versatile, the better the product in our opinion. The purpose of these pitching sticks is to use mainly as a target for …