Im passionate about helping others get into the game and teach them a thing or two while Im at it. I often see pitchers working the low outside corner (with say drops and curves) on Big hitters in order to keep them from getting the sweet part of the bat on the ball. Keep momentum going and, Grab a batting tee and place it near home plate, about. For more lacrosse training, nutrition and gear advice from the nations top coaches and players, see our lacrosse training videos. A lot of pitchers get lazy, overlooking this mechanic, and then wonder what happened to their control. Of course he was right, and I knew that intuitively. The release of the ball is incorrect due to the pitcher working on the riseball, (that is another discussion for another time), and the pitcher not using her glove to aim at the target. So if you were a .500 hitter before, now you are a .500 hitter with two strikes on you and, by being patient and pickier, you are a better hitter with one strike and a much better hitter with on strikes. 2) From the pitching plate, the pitcher repeats drill 1, but with her full motion. Measure your distance and next workout, try to beat the mark. Here are some drills you can use: High-leg kick drills are key for any softball pitcher. Try this drill to improve follow-through accuracy and smoothness: Pitching practice done? It will increase forearm strength also. What I found by this, is that when they do actually pitch, they do not drop their shoulders and make that swooping motion. cvsoftball said: Bend at the hips and knees to push off the mound like you would push off to sprint or steal a base. Make big, slow circles with each arm. PITCHER INJURIESInjuries are part of the game, but in a pitcher they are nevitable. Unless something is DRASTICALLY off, you probably wont see it. As a coach, it is your responsibility to find that flaw and eliminate it. A lot of pitchers throw very good floaters that are tough to hit, but why not have one the RIPS?? It goes like this: Start out in the K position. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I'm super excited to be sharing this video with you all! Advanced Drills - Fastpitch Power 3 Killer Softball Pitching Drills for Accuracy! This drill can increase your strength in the hand, wrist, and especially the forearm. She has to throw 100 to 150 pitches every night, PERIOD!! There are two ways to avoid doing this. Members online 6 Guests online 124 Total .