7 Slow Pitch Throwing Tips

[@HakuShounen]

Great video. I'm in my 40's and getting into slow pitch after having not played ball for ~10 years and all these tips and fundamentals videos on your channel have been super helpful!

[@kingoflv-1]

tried the pro step today, improved my outfield throw so much I was overthrowing to infield! thanks

[@SnapSoftball]

I'm glad to hear it!

[@nunyabisness4300]

Excellent advice. Efficiency translates into performance and all of the tips that you have outlined here increase efficiency.

[@billy2069]

I'm 30 watching this like a 10 year old kid. Keep it uP!

[@katiejones5714]

Me too

[@titan9m]

Same but I’m 42, in our 2nd year in men’s recreational slowpitch softball!

[@jtrenda333]

Love it. A new season is starting up and this is just what I need. Please keep them coming.

[@TobyRustin]

Thanks for the tips on slowpitch for us recreational players.

[@SnapSoftball]

You bet - I have more videos for slowpitch planned, and an online throwing course releasing soon. If you have suggestions on topics, I'm all ears.

[@craiglee2939]

Great refresher training. Its been a few years since I've played and Ive just joined a team. Thanks.

[@Zanrok]

Thank you! This was a great reminder.

[@Alex-fr3ir]

Playing first, third and pitcher my whole life. Learning to throw a softball without it tailing or sailing was weird. Putting more fingers behind the ball was weird but helped instead of the usual two when I played baseball. Just gotta work on not closing my eyes when fielding haha

[@overdueresidue]

Fantastic video, simple and yet makes so much sense. Things I haven’t considered and I’ve been playing for years.

[@SnapSoftball]

Glad it was helpful!

[@duanevanwinkle3488]

Thanks great Slo pitch video. I need to strengthen my throwing arm.

[@johnskaggs9699]

Great info. Wish I had seen this many years ago.

[@joem1326]

Great video! I just started playing Slowpitch softball and greatly appreciate your video, thank you!!

[@SnapSoftball]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mason-1611]

Im getting a lot of help from your videos. Im a recreational 1 time a week usually, slow pitch softball player. Im going to step up my practice and strength traing but need as many tips for throwing from outfield that i can get.

[@SnapSoftball]

Glad i've been helpful to you. I have a free webinar as well for slow pitch players - check it out and sign up here: slowpitchskills.com/

[@williamwalker146]

Very helpful video!

[@jencaza9017]

Great video. Definitely showing this to my team

[@SnapSoftball]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Mentalsamurai28]

Super helpful. Thanks!

[@gaberamirez5247]

Great info , really good advice. Thank you.

[@frankpaws]

Nice talk on the cars. Ferrari or Corvette!!!!

[@ChevyRedneckGFX]

This is just the video I've been looking for months!

[@aaronholmes5299]

Dan, I pitched at a 5 star level for 14 yrs, Nick Punto and Pat Burrell were some of my compatriots! :D....... I live in a small town where no one has talent, but Im trying to put together a slow pitch Softball Club where I can teach and help folks have fun...... I would love if you could give me some pointers in regards to such a newb league level..... thats what I dont know how to address :D

[@SnapSoftball]

sorry I'm not really sure what you're asking

[@dreemeagle]

most excellent;

[@frankpaws]

I can't find the links to the nets you recommend.

[@ChevyRedneckGFX]

The Pro step is a very good mechanics, it does well to shooting to 2nd base, but for going to home from outfield or to first, the best way is to correctly use the crow hop

[@SnapSoftball]

every MLB outfielder uses the pro step exclusively these days to every base; these are the best outfielders in the world. Sorry, but the best way is not the crow hop.

[@Mike__melvin]

I didnt believe it but i just went and watched 2021 outfield assist highlights and yep, theyre all pro steps

[@ChevyRedneckGFX]

@@SnapSoftball honestly from what I'm seeing it seems some use one some use the other. I was a bit incorrect in my statement, but I don't think one is really better than the other

[@ChevyRedneckGFX]

@@SnapSoftball and after trying both, I think body type also matters on which one might work for someone. Definitely a good portion use the pro step now

[@fullthrottle157]

Mechanics evolve and change and circle back around in some cases. Crow hop will always be better in my opinion. When done properly it’s faster and allows more momentum into the throw

[@bbt985]

So big question does warming up with weight ball a hood or bad idea?

[@SnapSoftball]

i think it can be fine in moderation

[@jimmychang935]

Awesome videos , any chance you can talk about infielder throwing mentality during the game ? I have no problems in the practice , but become nervous and too cautious about losing controls or even hitting the runners which make my throwing all over the place , any tips would be much appreciated

[@Dave-lg5oz]

I was the same. Key is to stay calm take it one step at a time, dont rush it more then needed, make the catch, set your feet and grip, aim at there chest. Make it feel routine in the game. Also know when to hold it, bad grip, fast runner thats gunna beat it, never through it if theres no chance of making the play. Keep the forces on so you have more options for outs later in the inning

[@TouzelReborn]

Great video coach, I’ve been watching your videos non-stop as I just got into softball but my throwing is my weakest part. You referred to a net to throw at but can’t find the link in the more info section. Would you mind linking one you’d recommend please?

[@SnapSoftball]

I cant remember the brand of the one I have, but it's from Amazon - I think a 7x7 size. Just check the reviews there, they're all pretty similar, it looks like. search for "7x7 throwing net" and you'll find what you need.

[@bryanwhite3121]

With the bigger slowpitch ball, do you recommend using all your fingers on the ball while throwing, to create backspin, or still just three?

[@SnapSoftball]

I don’t have any experience but if it’s big enough, four fingers.

[@Mike__melvin]

Why do you recommend the pulling shoulder blades back instead of making the L ?

[@SnapSoftball]

its how the body works as a system. Watch my other, more in-depth videos on the topic, I explain it in in more detail. All high-level throwers in baseball and softball do this.

[@Mike__melvin]

@@SnapSoftball I’ll take a look!

[@Mike__melvin]

@@SnapSoftball any specific onesv

[@mojavered]

slow pitcher that pitches and practices alone often . I do a thing i call my 40-40-40 . 40 hits off the tee , 40 throws when collecting my hits , then 40 pitches . X's 2 .

[@SnapSoftball]

thats great!

[@Kingdom0324]

Glove arm action is like a skater going into a spin.

[@nashkita77]

When you take that skip step (outfield & outfield) I'm already releasing the ball ½ second before you.

[@SnapSoftball]

congrats, internet troll

[@Laoboi2o3]

Very serious question i played baseball my whole life and i cant throw a softball short range but i can still throw bombs why is this.?

[@SnapSoftball]

i dont know

[@Laoboi2o3]

@@SnapSoftball 😭 nobody knows it sucks im not even joking lol i look like an uncoordinated idiot trying to throw back to the pitcher if im catching but i can play outfield fine and even throw down to second on point

[@Laoboi2o3]

@@SnapSoftball if you have any specific tips for transitioning from throwing a baseball to a softball thatd be awesome ive watched a bunch of your videos already and looked around youtube nobody specifically touches on transitioning from throwing baseballs to softballs only the hitting which i dont really have a problem with i also have kind of small hands not sure if thats really making it harder for me or just in my head

[@SnapSoftball]

sorry to be cavalier about it but there's really not much to discuss to the transition - it's a different object. you throw it basically the exact same way. it sounds like your short-distance throwing issues are just mental - a case of the yips, it sounds like.

[@Laoboi2o3]

@@SnapSoftball kinda figured it may be the same thing but was not sure if there was something i was missing I appreciate the feedback anyways think im just gonna get throwing more often and see if that works itself out

[@automobilewallah7073]

Hello sir

[@SnapSoftball]

Hello

[@tonyh3645]

Hmm, thought it was always called a "crow step"

[@pab1ofresh529]

This is a mundane detail but the ball being used is a fast pitch ball

[@SnapSoftball]

yeah no one cares

[@ivanvalentin3898]

Rule number 1. Dont play slow pitch softball

[@Ihaveseenthings577]

Rule number 2: If you play softball and baseball, don't use full arm speed for softball, or you be sorry...😢