How To Throw A Softball

This video breaks down how to properly throw a softball. In the end of this video, I give a couple drills you can do at home to work on your throw.

[@lilymillmam3283]

I started JV Monday I’ve never played before but always wanted to this is very helpful because the coaches have had us outfield trying to catch the ball a lot of the other girls have been doing this sport since forever so I’m very behind your videos are very helpful

[@MegRemSoftball]

Good luck to you! You got this!

[@babybladez7239]

How did the year go? I think I want to tryout again but up against girls who’ve been playing for yearss😔

[@jhill2042]

That just means you have to work harder for awhile to catch up but if you put in the effort it will pay off and will succeed.

[@jonathanlewis6473]

Good luck....she has great lessons. Wish you the best.

[@user-eq2ko4ws4v]

hi

[@coachpaswa14]

Thank you so much... This will help me to develop and educate my athletes in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@pbdraco4506]

Love from USA. Hope your athletes go pro!

[@coachpaswa14]

@@pbdraco4506 that's our vision although softball is somehow unique in our culture and societies....

[@gannicusfinch7068]

I'm a 40 year-old man who gave up on baseball/softball fairly quickly because I couldn't get the mechanics of the throw right. Felt like I was throwing my shoulder out every single time, so I just told myself that my arm wasn't "designed" for throwing and moved on to other things. Well, my daughter is now getting into softball, so it was time for the old man to revisit throwing mechanics. Wish I had this video 30 years ago. Smooth as silk, now, and the shoulder feels fine after about fifty tosses, lol . . .

[@MegRemSoftball]

Haha never too old to learn, huh? :)

[@jackenza8285]

I decided to play softball for the very first time in my mid-20s and today I stumbled across your videos. The explanations you give are really helpful, and I'm excited to work more on my throws! Thank you for posting :)

[@MegRemSoftball]

Good luck to you!

[@mandytrombly6955]

Meg, I can’t thank you enough! Your videos are very informative. I have three daughters all playing travel: 14u, 12u and 8u. They love your videos as well. Keep up the great work! 🥎

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thank you so much, Mandy!

[@noya5364]

My accuracy is terrible and I need a lot of work. Your videos give me confidence as a young athlete just trying to improve her work. Thank you.

[@humesdae]

Great breakdown of the the throw. Would love to say I was researching for some kids, but it is for me as I played my first softball game in years and could not throw anything straight or accurate. Everything seemed to go low. Then confidence kept going down. Will be practicing and keeping a towel near me as I work. Next game hoping for positives.

[@MegRemSoftball]

Good luck!

[@jaygasper4853]

You're not the only one. I could catch and bat all day but never really threw a softball before and I was all over the place practicing today. Just gotta get the mechanics down and practice, this will help.

[@diddikong700]

@@jaygasper4853 Same here lol. Learning everything from youtube since all the people I'm in the league with already have experience so they dont practice.

[@sarahwoodral4506]

This is going to be my fourth year playing softball, but I didn't practice last year like I should have and I literally have my first practice tomorrow so I have to get better at running because I gained a little bit of weight which is horrible so, just wanted to say that I have watched so many of your videos and they help me so much, and I'm sure they help so many other people

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thanks girl! You got this! We all start somewhere so just keep putting in the work and great things will happen!

[@nicolasduff8166]

Terrific articulation of correct throwing mechanics. My daughter has began at a late age. Thank you! Keep up the hard work💪

[@VoIPPortland]

Thanks!! Started senior softball at 62 and pretty fit/strong and can still sprint pretty fast, and catch, but my throwing and batting sucks. Last time I played was 1973 (haha) and all the mistakes you are showing I was indeed making. As catcher, I had to strain myself to return the ball to the pitcher's chest area. Doing it all with my arm only. Kind of like trying a half-court basketball shot w/o using my legs (tried that too). Again, A++ as I am trying to build skills for this fall.

[@UnderMyHatAdventures]

Really great video! Too many kids don't work on this and too many coaches don't insist on it. I would love to see a video on working with beginner hitters. I have two that look like they have never swung a bat before and I'm struggling with breaking it down for them.

[@MegRemSoftball]

Good idea! I will try and do that one soon!

[@UnderMyHatAdventures]

@@MegRemSoftball you have great instructional videos! I really appreciate the help! I’m assistant coaching for the first time and have been out of the game for a while and have learned that it’s one thing to identify what the girls are doing wrong but another thing completely to explain to the what’s wrong, why it’s wrong, and how to fix it.

[@1jxzzy_163]

Tysm Meg this helped me a lot with my softball practices

[@pouchoey]

Thank you so much for this! My daughter needed this in her softball knowledge!

[@jgorrow]

This is a great video that simplifies the mechanics. I'll use this with my girls. Thank you for the great content.

[@theyluvvtaylor12]

Thank you i just started playing softball and my coaches said that i needed to work on my throwing. I watched this video and went to practice the next day and my coaches said i was one of the best thrower on the team . . . AND ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP ON SOFTBALL!!

[@MegRemSoftball]

Let’s go! Love this!

[@PlanetJigobotTV]

This is my daughter's 1st year playing and she really wants to do good and i think your drills will help her... We are gonna be watching your videos when i help her practice.

[@MegRemSoftball]

Good luck to your daughter! Thank you for following along!

[@robwalton4533]

You explained the form so well! Thank you so much! My daughter will get excellent use out of this!!!

[@urcookin]

My daughter is on a travel team can do everything but throw right. Sent her this video to hopefully get her more playing time as she’s a phenomenal hitter. But needs help with something that seems basic. Her bat keeps her in the lineup but only playing right field. She could be great once she gets this down. Thanks for the video, Meg.

[@MegRemSoftball]

Absolutely!

[@shortstop120]

Good video as usual. Not too short, not too long, simplified and clear instruction. Not sure if it's needed for a video but do you have any new glove break in ideas besides the conditioner overnight and catch? Looking to have my girl's gloves ready in the next few weeks as they waited til the end of winter to get new gloves....

[@pay-drohkuh-brawl4787]

Teaching my 11 yr old with your videos

[@Courtside-Stories]

I watched a bunch of mechanics throwing videos and was just confusing myself and son. You give such usable instructions and clear video of it. This video is awesome. Thank you so much!

[@MegRemSoftball]

Glad it’s helpful! I’m all for easy and to the point!

[@howitstartsmm]

Thank you so much for your dedication and time. I'm a widowed father of a daughter finishing her freshman year fastpitch softball. The school is small so she played her first year on the varsity team. Needless to say there has been a steep learning curve. I've done my best to help her learn the game fundamentals with very limited success. After binge watching your videos, I now understand the problems my daughter is experiencing. Her last two games are this week and thanks to your clear to the point instruction I'm confident she will finish the season with confidence. Thank you for helping me give my daughter some confidence in herself. She has had a rough time since her mom passed away a couple of years ago on Mother's Day. I'm a mechanic so I've gone from painting cars to painting nails. I love being a father and now thanks to you, a more confident one seeing my daughter smile after she made a great infield squeeze, followed up the next inning she hit a double! Her coaches(father and daughter), were amazed with the basically overnight improvement. Again thank you.

[@MegRemSoftball]

Wow. I can't imagine what you all are going through but it warms my heart my videos give you a tiny piece of sunlight! Keep being the great dad the you are and good luck to your daughter!

[@howitstartsmm]

@@MegRemSoftball Thank you for your kind words. She's had some challenges, but she still finds a way to give a stranger a compliment every day. She came to us late in life and was definitely planned for. Her mom was 43 when she was born and I am now 57 recently diagnosed with cancer. We play guitar together, ride long boards and building a 1977 El Camino that she picked out for her first car. Just wanted to let you know you have made a positive influence in a young ladies life. She had been planning on not participating in next year's season because of her abilities. She has changed her mind thanks to you. Today I bought her an Easton Stealth Comp 33" 23oz-10 in real good condition that I will surprise her with before her game this evening. Before next season my goal is to get her either the Easton Ghost advanced or the Rawlings Mantra. Any opinions on either of them would be greatly appreciated. Again thank you for your time.

[@cnee181]

Thank you so much for your videos!!! I played softball all my life and now that my daughter is playing softball and I have become the coach, your videos are helping me with breaking everything down to the girls that have never played before! Such a huge life saver!!!

[@MegRemSoftball]

So happy they are helpful! Good luck to you all!

[@MichaelSteve30]

Great channel Meg. I like your approach on breaking down the drill. Very useful videos. I'm very happy/lucky I found your channel.

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thank you for following along, Michael!

[@LWKuenning1]

Great mechanics video. I definitely using some of these techniques to help make my girls better.

[@Yayahasbigguns]

Been watching a lot of your videos, thankyou so much. My daughter is 6 months but as soon as she gets to walking im putting a bat and a ball in her hand and want to teach her the best way I can. I played baseball all my life before the Army so I know they're are some differences between Softball and Baseball. Thankyou!

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thank you!

[@ufcfan435]

Excellent tutorial. I’ve sent this to my team for review.

[@usa82920]

Thanks Meg! I’m thinking about trying out and your videos are helping me understand the sport better. I’ll let you know if I make it😁

[@ryantoner7943]

Hi my name is McKenna and I’ve been watching your videos and I’m getting better at throwing and I love your videos

[@MegRemSoftball]

Love to hear this!

[@elissbrownie4732]

Thank you! This video is so amazing and informative. As a kid, playing 12u. Last game, I did 2 bad, inaccurate overthrows. Them scoring each time I felt horrible, but now after fully understanding. I think I will do good next time. The approach of this is great and I want to say good job for doing this. It's a great way to understand.

[@MegRemSoftball]

Keep working hard!

[@alexabrown3960]

I'm always flicking my wrist when I throw and it's throwing off my accuracy

[@heyshawty6838]

The fact that my coach’s makes up flick are rist pisses me off

[@sneaky_snake1431]

I throw and I flick my wrist but I’m accurate

[@Camitre]

Thank you for this I am new to softball and this helps a lot so thanks!😊

[@Alexjiujitsuallday]

Awesome video! Very detailed. Thank you !

[@corsovene]

Hey Meg. This was helpful. Thanks!

[@destinybowman535]

Thank you Mamram for helping me play softball I had practice this morning 🌄 🙌 🙂 🙏 😊 ☺

[@shawnyohe2459]

Awesome stuff. Thanks

[@lorivalykeo6611]

Great tutorial for the young players. Can you make a video for catching? I have a few girls struggling to keep their wrist up. I just sent them this video via team snap.

[@erikadobson5873]

Wow so cool thanks for these videos they really help i almost quit but whene i watch your videos they helped thank you for your time and your energy doing theses videos

[@MegRemSoftball]

You’re welcome! Keep working hard!

[@AshleyBurkhardtTraining]

REALLY love this breakdown!

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thank you, Ashley!

[@ash-xr6ri]

thank you meg! starting varsity softball this year and this is gonna help me so much :-)

[@MegRemSoftball]

Good luck!

[@IcUlkn]

Im excited about this page!

[@edwardwang1171]

thank you for the video. Your videos will be great to help my daughter. BTW, the other reason to tuck the glove in as you star the throwing motion is it give you the rotational velocity from your core which also gives you more power :)

[@theylove.elissa3778]

Thank you for the video hopefully this really helps me because my throwing is of right now so hopefully this helps me with future events Thx for responding

[@Bobby-Dingers]

This video was great!! This is fundamentaly sound for softball or baseball. Edit: That last drill works really well with a ¼-⅓ full 16oz water bottle as well.

[@kennedyherr7444]

Thank you so much! This is my first year coaching and I have 2 girls who have never played before. I’m extremely excited for this! It’s been a dream!!

[@MegRemSoftball]

You’ll be great!

[@user-eq2ko4ws4v]

hi

[@44jonp]

Great instruction and easy for the girls to understand!! Thank you!

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thank you, Jon!

[@bruceolga9800]

ty youve inspired me to be better at the sport i love :)

[@mikemalach5100]

great job on this tutorial.

[@JB-zj4ws]

Thanks for the videos. I’m a mom who has never played before and have 3 kiddos playing. Little league coaches never work with them individually so my kids have a disadvantage. My husband is always working and I don’t know much about the game, so here I am! Hopefully we can use these and make some improvements!

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thanks for following along! Let me know if you ever have any questions!

[@mickarnts6762]

thanks now i can dance on the roof of my school

[@lizabeln]

Thank you :) let’s hope I’m able to do this at practice today

[@kathymiller5693]

When I throw my ball it continuously goes more towards the ground and it does not go that high and fast, but I need to learn how to do it so it doesn't do that and so it goes far, to qualify for softball. What can I do.

[@AN-sk5us]

this is very helpful for me

[@Silverado82481]

great video thanks for making it

[@jamesdowney1541]

You have excellent videos. Keep up the great work!

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thank you, James!

[@MaddSklz]

Thank you! My daughter is 10 and entering her second season in 3 years (stupid Covid). But now because of age she went from learning to a more competitive league. We are a bit behind due to the year off and arm strength wasn’t one of our strengths. We watched this together and she has some concepts to remember at practice and at home practice. Hopefully we will see some results in the next few weeks. She was watching with excitement.

[@MegRemSoftball]

Love to hear this! Good luck to her!

[@robertperez4992]

Thanks coach

[@rosejebichii1196]

You are the best in softball

[@Diamond-pc8wx]

This helped, thank You! I have tryouts tomorrow, this would be my second year ever playing softball and my throwing is js 😅yea, not the best. I hope I do well tomorrow!

[@MegRemSoftball]

You’ll be great!! Good luck!

[@lindaruizchaparralhs9468]

Great video coach

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thank you!

[@tocabocagameing5650]

This really help

[@christylansdown8532]

I love it

[@ericdouma4541]

Great videos,

[@MegRemSoftball]

thank you!

[@alexwadman]

I have constants elbow pain but only when I throw. I’m an outfielder and Hopefully your lesson works for me!

[@felisha1015]

did it fix it

[@rmgoudey]

This has really help my really daughter

[@shrek4266]

helping me make the team

[@briannarose6284]

thank you. i was snapping and it was hurting my forearm a lot

[@bbarrelracing]

Can you do a pitching one 🥺

[@Tweetybirdie215]

Thank you I’m starting softball on Wednesday because I want to throw in softball.

[@aaliyahhallonquist1180]

This is my first year playing so I’m watching all the videos I can

[@MegRemSoftball]

Good luck!

[@clarkeyl5653]

Megan big fan of your techniques as I basically teach the same excat things. Do you have an academy somewhere or where are you located?

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thank you! I am located out of Charlotte, NC

[@clarkeyl5653]

@@MegRemSoftball Well being you are in NC and I am in Colorado there would propably be no chance to get my girls infront of you.

[@THEREALPOOKIE18]

Ty I have been playing for year but in the last year my throwing hasn't been good

[@jimmypop6990]

Can you talk about how you get your hand from the break position to the 90 degree position? Are you just lifting it straight up?

[@msmatthe88]

Break palms down, circular motion to pull ball back without pronation (wrist twist away) ball should be facing slightly away from your head, arm comes up to the 90 after the front foot lands and hips start to rotate. Pulling straight back to 90 without at least a slight circle can lead to shoulder injury. Infielders have a short arm circle, outfielders typically have longer arm circles.

[@user-tk5tq4mf2h]

Very good points...except "pulling the glove into the body" this actually restricts the follow thru and put pressure on the rotator cuff. The glove should pull Down ...do not "flip" the glove up and "tuck it" The "towel " drill is Great

[@JuanRodriguez-rt8wr]

I’m 27 years old have played ball since I was 10. Decided to get a team going for competitive softball first game in i nearly killed my arm as I play outfield and tripped over my feet running to second and was airborn flying to third base. I’d appreciate a video in how to run bases

[@bluedot4783]

animation learner thank you

[@linachauhdry6448]

Hi Meg! I’m in 12u and I play short do you have any tips?

[@Maddi1224]

We were always taught to point your lead foot pointing towards wherever you’re throwing it. I noticed your front foot is sideways…never seen that before. I’m probably just old school.

[@MegRemSoftball]

I always say front hip and front shoulder should be lined up with your target, not your foot.

[@henrylove514]

Hi Meg, I'm a tennis player who needs to learn to throw properly since the throw mechanics are used in tennis serves. Thank you for this detailed video! When you bring your right elbow forward, you right hand lags behind so much that your hand points directly backwards(and your forearm is parallel to the ground). How do you create such lag? Is it because you're very flexible or is it a skill anyone can master? The most lag I can create is my hand points 45 degrees upward.

[@MegRemSoftball]

my best advice for that without seeing your throw is to stay a bit looser. If you'd like, find me on instagram (megremsoftball) and send me a video of your throw and I can give some tips! It's easier to give feedback if I can see what you're doing!

[@henrylove514]

@@MegRemSoftball Thank you Megan! I messaged you on instagram!

[@charlesball9522]

Meg, do you have any drills that can be used with this to help aim? I have some girls that have strong arms, good technique, but they can't hit the same spot with any consistency. I mean, like off by feet, not inches.

[@MegRemSoftball]

I don't - but make sure their front hip and shoulder is in line with their target and their chest is square to the target after they throw.

[@tone2403]

I like it

[@user-eq2ko4ws4v]

[@crazykids1101]

I was wondering what kind of glove you use?? It looks really nice

[@MegRemSoftball]

This is Rawlings, heart of the hide

[@crazykids1101]

@@MegRemSoftball Thank you so much!! I strive to be as good as you are one day💗

[@paytonhaas2609]

I have been playing softball since I was 5 😀😁😁😁

[@user-jx1nc9pj2j]

❤❤

[@ruliz3]

Came across your page on Facebook! Do you have a tiktok my 12u can follow. Her throwing has been a struggle for her

[@MegRemSoftball]

I do. It's MegRemSoftball but I don't post a ton!

[@ruliz3]

@@MegRemSoftball i played baseball my whole life and been trying to work on my daughters timing and you just talked about it when to load hope this helps her thanks! She’ll be watching and following you!

[@roblopez4935]

Hows the grip of the ball, tight, semi-tight, or loose?

[@MegRemSoftball]

More loose than tight. Kind of like how you grip a bat.

[@vreal7776]

My daughter is 8. She will be playing softball this fall for the first time. She writes with her left but she seams to naturally throw right. Should I have her throw with her right or her left? I bought both gloves I just need some advice. Thank you in advance.

[@MegRemSoftball]

I say go with what is comfortable which seems to be right!

[@niahverdula2446]

Hi I’m in12u and I keep turning the ball side ways every time I through it and it spins like Saturn I need it fixed so it can spin like a wheel and I know I’m late on here but can you help me

[@bojk13]

You forgot the first step. It starts from the ground up, not arm then legs. And you don't twist your hips , legs and shoulders together. Legs drive followed by hips (getting what is called hip to shoulder separation) driving forward all while holding your upper half of the body back and causing a rubber band effect. Your arm comes along for the ride more or less. Too much arm IN ANY OVER THE TOP motion will cause Tommy Jones or shoulder injury.

[@post3097]

How do u have a perfect 90° degree arm every time even if u can’t see it omg

[@afiqjaffarran]

There's no baseball in the country I live. But there's softball. So softball is bigger compared to baseball?

[@milesfinnmike9019]

I am playing for the first time I am 14 ever time I have had the chance to play it ends up not enough player , I can throw but I was not throwing right

[@danielleyoster7355]

In my city only the popular kids make jv 😢the entire travel team made jv and not one rec kid that played their entire life made the team smh

[@Paityn2cool4u]

I trying to get rid of a Side arm

[@itsmeyellow6316]

This vid was posted on pi day

[@user-eq2ko4ws4v]

FRI 16

[@user-eq2ko4ws4v]

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[@semperfib6250]

Harper and confirm black widows I name is Harper and I’m from black widows I know you

[@MegRemSoftball]

Hi!

[@alibolink0719]

Im a wonderful outfielder as I can catch almost any ball, but I cant throw.

[@carlytruitt6356]

I was at your clinic

[@MegRemSoftball]

Hey girl!

[@user-eq2ko4ws4v]

hi