How Do You Pitch A Fast Pitch Softball?
• If you are naturally right handed, hold the ball in your right hand with your index, middle, ring, and little fingers on a straight seam, while your thumb grips the straight seam on the opposite side of the ball. Try to allow some space between your palm and the ball. • Place your feet on the pitching mound with the ball of your right foot on the front edge (nearest home plate) and the ball of your left foot on the back edge. Your hips should be square to home plate. • Shift your weight back onto your left foot while bringing your gloved left hand and your ball-hand together and up toward your face. • In one smooth motion, extend your right arm down past your hip and bring your left arm in to your chest while placing your weight onto your right foot. This is the beginning momentum for your pitch. • Kick your left foot forward and push off the rubber with your right foot. • Pivot or “open” your hips so that your left side is facing home plate and your front is facing third base. Simul
