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Teaching my daughter to underhand fast pitch...any help is greatly appreciated.
Posted on 4/9/13 at 5:44 pm
Posted on 4/9/13 at 5:44 pm
My daughter, who is 10, is pitching for the first time this year. I have never thrown a ball underhanded and don't have the slightest idea on how to teach her.
Any of you have any advice for me. TIA.
Any of you have any advice for me. TIA.
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Posted on 4/9/13 at 5:46 pm to CJD4LSU
Does she not have a coach?
Posted on 4/9/13 at 5:46 pm to CJD4LSU
I'll be honest, growing up I always tried to do that while just messing around. Seems hard as faq
Posted on 4/9/13 at 5:50 pm to BarbeTiger
We live in a small community and to be honest, the popularity of travel ball has greatly diminished the talent pool in summer leagues. This is the main reason she is pitching for the first time...there isn't anyone else on her team capable. She does have a coach, but it's obvious the coach couldn't care less to be there. She rarely gets out of the dugout and hides her phone in her glove to keep her constant texting on the hush...so her coach really isn't a viable option for help.
Posted on 4/9/13 at 5:51 pm to CJD4LSU
does she want to pitch
Posted on 4/9/13 at 5:53 pm to CJD4LSU
Sorry man, I got nothing. if she wants to play golf, send her my way.
Posted on 4/9/13 at 5:58 pm to sgallo3
Yes she does. She's very eager and we get out in the yard everyday to practice...I just can't coach her up on the things she's doing wrong because I don't know the proper technique.
We've bought a pitching rubber, home plate and a pitch back, all is set up to the correct distances for her age.
We've bought a pitching rubber, home plate and a pitch back, all is set up to the correct distances for her age.
Posted on 4/9/13 at 6:00 pm to CJD4LSU
Have you tried YouTube?
Posted on 4/9/13 at 6:14 pm to SuperSaint
Posted on 4/9/13 at 6:15 pm to CJD4LSU
Find someone who actually knows how to pitch to teach both you and her. You don't want your girl throwing like a guy.
Posted on 4/9/13 at 6:16 pm to tigerpimpbot
You tube is the go to for learning anything. Riding a motercycle, cooking, changing the glass on iPhones....
Posted on 4/9/13 at 7:02 pm to SuperSaint
Well I feel like an idiot...I didn't even think to check YouTube. Thanks guys.
Posted on 4/9/13 at 7:41 pm to CJD4LSU
quote:
Teaching my daughter to underhand fast pitch...
So, you would like her to become a lesbian?
Posted on 4/9/13 at 8:17 pm to CJD4LSU
I've coached fast pitch and young girls. There are so many things I could say, but there isn't enough space to type it all. Just a few things: Have patience, patience, patience, and more patience. Make sure you or your daughter don't get discouraged. It takes thousands and thousands of repetitions to get the hang of fast pitch. She will throw many many very wild pitches. I used to fill a five gallon pail with softballs. We'd go into the yard and my daughter would pitch to me. I'd sit on the pail and wouldn't move. If I couldn't reach the pitch, I'd let it go and grab another ball. When the pail was empty, it was time to quit.
Another idea is to hang a heavy rug from her closet door frame. She can throw balls or bean bags into the rug by herself from close range. Have her throw hard, the control will come through repetition. DO NOT let her ease up and try to guide the ball. Have her throw hard from the beginning. Ivdcralked to college pitching coaches who all had the same advice.
Another idea is to hang a heavy rug from her closet door frame. She can throw balls or bean bags into the rug by herself from close range. Have her throw hard, the control will come through repetition. DO NOT let her ease up and try to guide the ball. Have her throw hard from the beginning. Ivdcralked to college pitching coaches who all had the same advice.
Posted on 4/9/13 at 8:20 pm to RedMustang
My wife pitched in juco ball. I recommend finding someone to teach her lessons. You can help her by learning too.
Posted on 4/9/13 at 8:27 pm to Mr Gardoki
try www.discussfastpitch.com. lots of help there on all things fastpitch.
This post was edited on 4/9/13 at 8:29 pm
Posted on 4/9/13 at 8:28 pm to Mr Gardoki
Hire a pitching coach
Posted on 4/9/13 at 8:30 pm to bigasstiger
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So, you would like her to become a lesbian
Did you not read? He bought her a rubber.
Posted on 4/9/13 at 9:40 pm to Choupique19
I've coached travel ball for years. Main thing is to work on control first (getting it across plate) over speed..the speed will come in time. Doesn't matter how hard you through if you can't throw strikes Start by gripping ball cross seamed and throwing..you want a downward spin for consistency. Use two strips electric tape on ball
so you can make sure she is releasing correctly. I'll give you my email address if you need anymore help.....I've coached current all state pitchers. Main thing is to practice practice practice but don't over do it.its a long process but persistance pays off in long run.I've been to clinics all over the country and this is their advice for new pitchers.
so you can make sure she is releasing correctly. I'll give you my email address if you need anymore help.....I've coached current all state pitchers. Main thing is to practice practice practice but don't over do it.its a long process but persistance pays off in long run.I've been to clinics all over the country and this is their advice for new pitchers.
This post was edited on 4/9/13 at 9:47 pm
Posted on 4/9/13 at 10:30 pm to CJD4LSU
My daughter is a 12-u pitcher, and I coach her travel team. I've spent countless hours on the bucket and have attended a number of coaches clinics, including LSU's. And I still use a pitching coach. Now though, I can help with the in game fixes. Typically, it's about a two year process to develop the muscle memory, then you start the transition from thrower to pitcher. You gotta go through the hard stuff to get to the fun stuff, but it's worth it.
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