Individual Pitcher Responsibilities
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Individual Pitcher Responsibilities

Pitchers come in many sizes and have many levels of ability.  Some need to focus on the task at hand and pitch only.  Others can handle a variety of duties including fielding and even calling […]

Face Mask Dilemma
Softball Coaching

The Softball Face Mask Dilemma & Safety

There has been much discussion about the use of the softball face mask dilemma. There are some that feel perhaps it does not make the infielder tough enough and some that feel it is just […]

Basic Softball Pitching Warm Up
Softball Infield

Softball Pitching Review

This Softball Pitching Review is a quick discussion on windmill pitching and ways to improve. Dry Pitching This is a key drill for Windmill pitchers because it forms the base on which most other drills […]

Softball Infield

Softball Pitching Pattern Chart

Having the softball pitching pattern chart, a simple tool to track pitches for the opponents is great for new coaches.  I found this easy to use and easy for parents or fans to track from […]

Softball Infield

Pitching Overuse Injuries

As many of you have seen, I posted a video on the Softball Tutor Facebook Page this week (january 13, 2016) which created a lot of discussion. It was awesome! One of the most discussed posts […]

Softball Offense Defense Drill
Softball Drills

Softball Pitching Drills

Softball Pitching Drills JOE’S LONG TOSS The following speed drill also works for accuracy, while building arm strength. I have my pitchers pitch from approximately 20 feet, 10 balls. Then I have them move in […]

Softball Infield

Softball Pitching Characteristics

It is not enough for a softball player who wants to pitch to simply pick the ball up and begin unless of course she has some level of natural talent.  And even then she will […]

Softball Infield

Softball Pitcher Position Handout

As you see in the softball pitcher position handout, it is important for you to design strategies early for when the game is not going so well for you. It is to be expected for […]

Softball Catcher

Softball Pitch Selection

Softball Pitch Selection and Placement What Pitch to Throw…and Where to Place It Softball Pitch Selection by Gerald Warner, pitchsoftball.com Instructor Knowing which pitch to throw and at what location…then being able to do it… […]