Four top pitchers of the Philadelphia Force of the National Pro Fastpitch League show you how to teach both basic and intermediate level pitching skills to your players. These videos are a comprehensive collection that demonstrates proper pitching mechanics and fundamental pitching techniques. When you purchase the online version, you also get access to downloadable softball training notes and coaching tips.
Learn from the Pros: Fundamentals of Fastpitch Softball Pitching
20
Videos!
$29.95 per year
- Instant, Online Access
- Great for Coaches, Parents and Volunteers
- Downloadable training notes & tips
Learn from the Pros: Fundamentals of Fastpitch Softball Pitching
40
Videos!
$29.95 per year
- Instant, Online Access
- Great for Coaches, Parents and Volunteers
- Downloadable training notes & tips
Topics Covered
- Ball Presentation
- Release Point
- Follow Through
- Weight Transfer
- Pitch Grips
and more
Perfect for Teams and Leagues
- Specialized training for girls' fastpitch pitchers
- Provides consistent training for all parents, coaches and volunteers
- Click here for discounted team and league access
FREE PREVIEW from the Series: Learn from the Pros: Fundamentals of Fastpitch Softball Pitching
Ball Presentation: Wind Up
As a pitcher, presenting the ball and starting the wind up in fastpitch softball pitching are critical skills to learn. Done properly (and legally), a pitcher can quickly get the advantage on a batter.
This video is one of over twenty great fastpitch drills in our video training series, Learn from the Pros: Fundamentals of Fastpitch Softball Pitching.
This looks really great and something coaches can easily use for drills with the younger kids. Your video segments were perfect… quick and to the point.
-Coach B
Cranbury-Plainsboro Little League
Training Plan at a Glance
Check out these cool and exciting features:
| 1. | Professional videos that teach fastpitch softball pitching |
| 2. | Over 20 technique-based video demonstrations |
| 3. | Packed with great fastpitch softball pitching drills |
| 4. | Insider tips and printable training notes (on-line only) |
| 5. | Combines the best of books and DVDs |
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Table of Contents
- Introduction to Pitching Mechanics
- Stretching and Warm-Ups
- Starting Position on the Mound
- Ball Presentation Wind-Up
- Arm Circle
- Stride
- Angle of Stride
- Glove Positioning
- Open/Closing Hips Position
- Release Point for Fastball
- Proper Fastball Follow-Through
- Proper Foot Drag/Kick
- Defense Position After Release
- Strong Front Side
- Weight Transfer
- Introduction to Pitches
- Fastball Grip
- Fastball (Demonstration)
- Horseshoe and Circle Change-Up Grips
- Change-Up (Demonstration)
- Grip for Rise and Curve Ball
- Curveball (Demonstration)
- Rise Ball (Demonstration)
About the Coaches
The 2009 season was pitcher Jessica Sallinger’s fourth in National Pro Fastpitch. While playing collegiately at Georgia Tech, she was the Atlantic Coast Conference Pitcher of the Year from 2003 to 2005. Jessica graduated as the ACC’s all-time leader in strikeouts (1,398) and wins (109).
Margo Pruis is a versatile right-handed pitcher with the Philadelphia Force of National Pro Fastpitch. She joined the Force in 2007 after a stellar career at Wichita State, and won five games in each of her first two professional seasons. Her first pro win came against Team China on June 13, 2007.
Sam Yodowitz made her National Pro Fastpitch debut in 2009 with the Philadelphia Force. Yodowitz was the first softball player from C.W. Post and the East Coast Conference to be signed to a professional contract. She was a two-time NFCA Division II All-American pitcher during her college career.
Pitcher Stacy Birk joined the Philadelphia Force of National Pro Fastpitch in 2007 and began her third season in 2009. Birk played collegiately at Illinois State where she was an All-Missouri Valley Conference standout.