Coaching Youth Softball Pitchers: Teaching Basic Pitches reviews the key factors involved in teaching young pitchers how to throw six basic pitches (fastball, change-up, screwing fastball, screwball, peel-drop ball, drop curve). The DVD explains and demonstrates the proper mechanics and fundamentals for each type of pitch. The DVD also details the value of teaching young softball pitchers how to throw moving pitches and to mix up the speed of their pitches. Among the topics covered: targeting the fastball, the change-up, the screwing fastball, the screwball, the peel-drop ball, and the drop curve.
Published: 2007
Format: DVD / 44 minutes
Author: Dee Dee Weiman (Cal State Fullerton)
