Fast pitch Softball pitching techniques for girls?
WyoTigerlilea asked:
My 11 yr old daughter has been clocked pitching about 40 Mph. She needs help with her accuracy and release point. What drills and exercises are there that would help with her talent?
There are very few clinics here for softball. We are in Wyoming where softball isn’t as popular yet.
My 11 yr old daughter has been clocked pitching about 40 Mph. She needs help with her accuracy and release point. What drills and exercises are there that would help with her talent?
There are very few clinics here for softball. We are in Wyoming where softball isn’t as popular yet.
November 30th, 2007 at 4:59 pm
My daughter has played travel ball for years. She is 18 ,a pitcher and pitches in the low to mid 60s. My advice is to take your daughter to clinics,camps and try to find an instructor in your area. There are sites online that may show techniques but you need actual college girls or coaches that can manually show her different techniques. I do remember at age 11 ,my daughter was told not to worry first about accuracy but to focus on good speed and that accuracy will come with age. It did work. She played for Buckeye Heat softball in Ohio. She will move up to 23 &U next. She also started with practicing the wrist snap against a wall. She threw 100s that way to begin. Every year your daughter will get stronger and learn different pitches(change-up,fast ball,curve,rise, drop..) Many colleges offer instruction in the Fall or Winter. Also,sign her up for indoor softball ,Fall Ball,etc. Make sure she enjoys it though and don’t pressure her or it could backfire. Keep it fun and she will drag you to millions of hot,long,enjoyable games.