Drills - Pitching
The following Pitching drill is demonstrated
Pitching
- Coach works individually with player on mechanics.
Machine pitch guidelines:
- Adjust machines so that ball does not come down at a steep angle.
- Turn up the speed to achieve the correct angle.
Coach pitch guidelines:
- Do not lob the pitch
- Maintain flat trajectory.
- For younger grade levels, consider pitching from knee as appropriate.
- For TBall, and First grade, adjust pitching distances as appropriate.