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Youth Softball Skills and Drills Vol. 2 - Pitching
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Youth Softball Skills and Drills Vol. 2 - Pitching

Featuring Coach Christina Steiner-Wilcoxson
Created bySport Videos
Last updated 11/2018
English
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What you'll learn

  • Students will be able to know the fundamentals of pitching.
  • They will know several of the best drills to practice to achieve pitching success in softball.
  • Become a better softball pitcher
  • Practice these drills for player improvement

Course content

1 section • 9 lectures • 45m total length

  • Introduction0:57

    Develop fundamental pitching skills for youth softball through patient practice with drills for beginners and intermediate players. Learn the basics of everyday pitching as taught in this session.

  • The Grip3:21

    Learn proper grip for pitching with 11- and 12-inch balls, ensure finger contact with seams, maintain a relaxed firm grip, and snap toward the target from the hip.

  • Working on the Snap10:09

    Develop proper pitching fundamentals by warming forearms and wrists, refining grip with elbow in front of the hip, and practicing a snap with weighted balls and hockey pucks.

  • Leg Drive Drills3:46

    Perform leg drive drills with bungee cords to engage the back and front legs, stay low in a pitching stance, drive the front foot forward, and finish with leg drive.

  • Tee Drills4:34

    Master pitching basics with tee drills that teach a straight-line throw, open hips, and a strong finish. Emphasize front-foot contact, release point, balance, and safe, square alignment.

  • Arm Circles6:35

    Isolate the arm in youth softball pitching drills vol. 2 to master a full, quick arm circle, release point, and a straight, balanced finish toward the catcher.

  • Walk Through Drills5:07

    Participate in walk-through pitching drills to develop momentum and fluid motion from a ready position, using leg drive, big arm circles, and a strong finish for cardio.

  • Pitches9:50

    Learn the fundamentals of pitching in youth softball, focusing on stance and balance, staying straight back and through, front knee drive, hips involved, arm circle, and finishing toward the target.

  • Closing Comments1:01

    Practice several times a week with simple home drills to develop the pitching motion, keeping hips turning, shoulders open, and the ball visible on the front side.

Requirements

  • No previous knowledge of softball is necessary. Equipment required includes a softball and glove.

Description

Video Description: This educational video offers valuable insights into the essential fundamentals required for young softball pitchers to excel in their competition. Coach Christina Steiner-Wilcoxson imparts vital techniques and a wide array of unique training tips aimed at honing and mastering the core elements of pitching. Covered topics include The Grip, Snap Mechanics, Leg Drive Drills, Tee Drills, Arm Circles, Walk Through Drills, and Pitching techniques. Each fundamental skill is systematically taught to optimize practice time and player development. The techniques and training methods featured in this program have played a pivotal role in nurturing successful players across all levels. The video runs for a duration of 45 minutes.

About the Coach:

Christina Steiner-Wilcoxson boasts a coaching career spanning over 18 years. She has recently taken the helm as the head coach of the softball program at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, FL. Before her tenure at FIU, she served as a coach at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama. Prior to her ASU coaching role, Steiner-Wilcoxson led the softball program at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) for six seasons and also contributed her coaching expertise at Reinhardt College in Waleska, Georgia, for three seasons. Additionally, Christina accumulated five years of experience coaching high school softball in Alabama and Florida. As a player, she showcased exceptional talent at Auburn University, where she was a three-year starter for the Tigers.



Who this course is for:

  • Softball coaches should take this course. Also, players at the youth level through high school level would benefit from participating in this course.

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