| Eddie Feigner was a world famous softball pitcher | | | | before releasing it. |
| who started his team, "King and his Court," in | | | | - Concentrate on the strike zone and your |
| 1946. He was such a good pitcher that he needed | | | | catcher's glove. Do not think about the batter. |
| only two fielders behind him when he pitched. His | | | | - Release the Ball with Confidence. Don't make the |
| team barnstormed throughout the United States | | | | mistake of hoping the ball goes where you intend |
| and all over the world for almost 55 years. Eddie | | | | to throw it. Throw the softball with confidence. |
| pitched for that duration of time because the | | | | - Don't Overthrow. With runners on base, do not |
| softball pitch is made with a natural motion of the | | | | squeeze the ball too hard. One of the best youth |
| arm. That's a stark contrast to baseball pitchers | | | | softball pitching tips is to throw relaxed at all |
| who can have arm complications because the | | | | times, even with the game on the line. |
| overhand throw is not a natural arm motion. | | | | - Take Extra Time with a Runner on Base - |
| It is suggested that youth softball pitchers throw | | | | Young softball pitchers must learn to control their |
| as many as three hundred pitches per week so | | | | emotions at all times when pitching. |
| that the repetition will give them outstanding | | | | - After You Release the Pitch, Field Your Position. |
| pitching technique. Youth softball pitching tips aid | | | | Follow through after you deliver the pitch directly |
| young softball pitchers mentally as much as | | | | toward the batter. That's why you're wearing a |
| physically. There are many devices that are on | | | | glove! |
| the market that return the ball to them upon | | | | - Have Fun - Remember to enjoy softball and |
| impact that young pitchers can use to practice | | | | pitching, because it is only a game. |
| their craft and many are perfect for solo play. | | | | These youth softball pitching tips are meant to |
| Some youth softball pitching tips for youngsters | | | | help young softball pitchers to have more success |
| who want to improve themselves as softball | | | | on the pitching mound. Continuous practice using a |
| pitchers are: | | | | variety of age-appropriate softball pitching drills will |
| - Know the Game - Learn the rules of the game | | | | ultimately make the difference between a |
| of softball, and learn all you can about the strike | | | | talented pitcher and a great one. And when you |
| zone. | | | | make these drills fun by tapping into the natural |
| - Master the Strike Zone - When you pitch, avoid | | | | idolatry of softball pros like Jennie Finch, Cat |
| the middle of the strike zone where a batter can | | | | Osterman, or Monica Abbott, you may find it |
| get the best part of the bat on the ball and make | | | | easier to motivate your team. It is up to |
| the best contact. | | | | mentors, coaches and parents to encourage and |
| - Take a deep breath before releasing the pitch. | | | | support our youth in all their endeavors. |
| - Visualize the pitch and the flight of the ball | | | | |