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  • What should you learn firstm, speed, mechanics or control in softball pitching?

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William Cole
William Cole
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What should you learn firstm, speed, mechanics or control in softball pitching?

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  • Ken Bergren
    Ken Bergren
    Answered October 02, 2009
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    Mechanics are always first. When speed and control are struggling, go back to the basic form. Speed and control are byproducts of good form, and practicing good form. Once the form is there, you can begin the games/activities that target speed and control.

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  • Coach Lia Roque
    Coach Lia Roque
    Answered October 06, 2009
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    Ken is correct, the basic of any skill is establishing the correct basics. Majority says that control should be next then followed by speed and some say other wise. Just make sure not compromise speed when you're practicing control and vice versa

    http://www.softballperformance.com/softball-pitching/coaching-softball-pitching.html

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  • Amber Lamastus
    Amber Lamastus
    Answered November 07, 2009
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    meachanics always come first otherwise you will screw up her entire pitvjing routine

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