1. How to Teach A Softball Pitch
Lyndsay Butler
How to Teach A Softball Pitch

2. 5 steps of Analysis Good preliminary movement Backswing
Structured force producing movement
Critical instant
Follow through/recovery
All steps must be done to achieve max. power

3. Preliminary Movement The initial movement to start the motion
Usually involves a push or rock back and forth of the body
Gain momentum for the motion
Make sure this is understood before moving on
*preliminary power comes from legs*

4. Backswing Before any movement there’s a backswing Momentum
Without backswing-no power
Right before the main movements
Swing back of the arm

5. Force-producing Movement
Most important!
Leg push is a must
Drive towards the floor then push off mound
All leg muscles engaged
Almost a start like a runner
Drive forwards as hard as possible

6. Critical Instant The ball is being released in this phase
MOST SPEED in the motion
Want it to be like a whip
Snap the wrist for more ball rotation
-more speed

7. Follow Through/Recovery
Bring wrist up to shoulder after wrist snap
Return to a forwards position
Legs become parallel to each other
Arms return to a relaxed position

8. Key Points Starting position Preliminary movement backswing
Saggital Plane – Horizontal axis
Transverse plane – longitudinal axis
Starting position
Preliminary movement
backswing
Force producing movement (opened up)
Critical instant
Back to relaxed position (recovery)

9. Mechanics Body is always within a powerline
If not in line, power is decreased lowering speeds
Should hit positions lie 12 o’clock (left arm as shown)
Open up completely sideways
Arm is a third class lever
Easy, but powerful
Lots of force and speed

10. Conclusion
If all these phases are perfected… You will be on your way to pitching in a game
Keep key points in mind
Always perform the most proper mechanics

11. THANK YOU FOR WATCHING