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All drills by Rita Lynn Gilman Fastpitch Softball

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  1. Glove Snaps
    30 comments 7576 views

    A series of drills a pitcher can do during practice or by herself that work on arm whip, wrist spin and release point.

  2. Stationary Drill
    6 comments 4662 views

    A great drill for measuring and increasing arm speed, using a series of heavier balls working down to a regular softball.

  3. Hand Dexterity Drills
    12 comments 5529 views

    A quick and easy way to improve control over your hand and increase strength is to roll golf balls in different directions.

  4. The Grip
    4 comments 3813 views

    Correctly gripping the ball in your hand for pitches, focusing on balance, finger location and using the seams to your adv...

  5. Downswing and Arm Whip
    5 comments 6130 views

    The ending of the pitch is absolutely the most important part of the pitch. The harder you whip, the harder you throw.

  6. Prepitch Stance and Routine
    8 comments 8558 views

    Developing a consistent approach to the mound begins behind the mound, thinking about and visualizing what needs get done.

  7. Natural Fielding Position
    4 comments 2827 views

    Pitchers should not be taught to square around after their follow-through as it tends to throw a pitcher's motion off-bala...

  8. Power Foot Motion
    3 comments 4056 views

    The Power Foot, or the back foot, is where velocity and momentum off the mound is generated. Knowing how to plant and slid...

  9. The Power Line
    4 comments 4820 views

    Attention pitchers: Before picking up a ball or dong any drill, you must first establish your power line, a vertical from ...

  10. Footwork Driving Off the Mound
    26 comments 13923 views

    Even before you grab a ball, a pitcher must master the basics of footwork on the mound