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How can I learn to do the windmill in fastpitch softball without a coach?
Written by on October 6, 2008 – 5:13 am -
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Hi I’m a 14 year old girl and I need help with my pitching. Lately I havent been releasing at the right time. Either to early or late. I try and try again to get it right and I’ve never had a pitching coach. I cant get one since my parents believe I just need more practice. So how can I get my perfect pitch back to normal?? I need help A.S.A.P.
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Hi I’m a 14 year old girl and I need help with my pitching. Lately I havent been releasing at the right time. Either to early or late. I try and try again to get it right and I’ve never had a pitching coach. I cant get one since my parents believe I just need more practice. So how can I get my perfect pitch back to normal?? I need help A.S.A.P.
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By ?_Megan_? on Oct 8, 2008 | Reply
thats hard to learn without a coach, but i had a coach for like 3 months but now im by myself, just make sure you go through ur drills (wrist snaps, t-drill, k-drill, mummy (other names for this), and full, it helps and dont rush, take your time
By utterchaos99 on Oct 8, 2008 | Reply
Go to youtube and search for Michelle Smith softball. She has some good videos on there that should help you out.
Here’s one where she shows how to throw a rise ball.
By Super Sara on Oct 11, 2008 | Reply
second video down, gotta learn from the best. Cat and Mike Candrea can teach you to pitch.
By troy p on Oct 14, 2008 | Reply
i have coached fast pitch for over 12 years. the exact center of your hip is the starting point for all pitches. 6 inches behind the starting point is used for lower plane pitches(dropball and so on)
the 6 inch zone in front of the starting point is for higher plane pitches (rise and so on) and the starting point is best for your fastball. never release out of this 12 inch zone.
i am starting a new website dedicated to fast pitch only. it is under construction but functional as of now. sign up for the email list and you will get up date reminders. it will contain free drills and tips for every aspect of the game including pitching and it is free
By sillybilly09 on Oct 15, 2008 | Reply
what i think you need to do is pitch the ball but DONT fallow though.
its makes you release the ball right at your hip.
i have never been able to feel when i release the ball and all my coaches always yell at me.
but i found it good to pitch w/o fallowing though for a couple pitches then fallow though.
i hope this helps :]
By Marissa B on Oct 18, 2008 | Reply
all you need to do is practice lots and remember to release right at your hip and hopefully your timing will improve.
it does help to have a coach though because they can probably help you work on things you didn’t know needed improvement.
hope that helps:)
By (-: Merlin the Macaw :-) on Oct 21, 2008 | Reply
Well, as a very experienced pitcher, I can help you with that.
1- Make your wind up simpler. If you are going up over your head or bringing it around in a circle in front of you, just stop. The simplest wind up: Swing ball arm back, putting glove arm on opposite knee. Bring both arms back foward and bring your arm around. Simple windmill motion. If this is already your motion, I’m sorry I wasted your time. Go to step 2.
2- Time yourself. What’s your favorite song? Let’s say it’s Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne. So, as you do the above pitching motion, say a part of Girlfriend in your head. Hold the ball and glove in front of you saying: ‘Hey hey! You you!’ Then, swing back on ‘I don’t.’ Then, do the actual windmill itself on ‘like your girlfriend.’ Use your favorite song to time it. Start very slow, saying the song slow, so you know exactly when to release it. I should be a strike every time.
3- OMG PRACTICE! Sometimes you may think your parents may be wrong, but sometimes their right. I’m 14 years old, and when I started pitching at age 7, I never thought practice really made perfect. Then, at age 9, I started losing my touch, so I began practicing. Now, I rarely pitch a ball and am going 68mph (dad clocked it) So, PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! IT REALLY DOES MAKE PERFECT!!!
I really hoped I helped you. Good luck pitching…
Now you go out there and be the best darn pitcher ever!!!
