Softball Outfield Throwing Mechanics: A Tutorial

[@jeanbean22]

Thank you for all you do. I know I appreciate it so much and I'm sure others do too.

[@SnapSoftball]

You are so welcome

[@HakuShounen]

A great video, helpful and easy to follow. Nice slow step by step to start as you talk through it, then speed up to a more natural pace, and I appreciate that you added some live throws at the end versus your older videos where you didn't.

[@Rick-ps5tm]

As a "senior" I've had a long time to work on bad habits, which I'm (thanks to you) working to correct. How do I best work on the very important throwing accuracy? Throw into a net? Thanks and please keep up the videos!

[@SnapSoftball]

Throwing more from all different types of distances and directions - the type of target doesnt so much matter (net or a partner is fine)

[@CoachK21]

Why behind instead of in front? I've seen both, so just curious on your take.

[@SnapSoftball]

behind sets your chest faster - stepping in front allows players to easily land with their chest facing forward, which is very bad

[@GIXXERSISTERS]

So is the crow hop old school?

[@SnapSoftball]

no MLB outfielders do the crow hop anymore.

[@charlesparson8940]

We teach a “jab step” with the foot in front instead of behind. Is there a difference?

[@charlesparson8940]

I read the comment below after I asked the question. Thanks

[@litroy]

No crow hops ?

[@SnapSoftball]

No.

[@litroy]

@@SnapSoftball darn coach, I just started to teach my 10u and 12u kids crow hops for OF and now it seems to be out of fashion. Alrighty, cross-over behind it is then.

[@Metoobie]

What I can't seem to get is the arm mechanics; some players seem to be able to throw the ball so that it almost seems level and hisses as it goes by. I've never been able to do that. Am I too rigid? I can confidently bench 225, so I don't think it's a strength thing... my technique is clearly lacking.

[@SnapSoftball]

Bench press matters zero

[@Metoobie]

@@SnapSoftball I meant it more to say that I'm in decent shape

[@SnapSoftball]

also doesnt really matter at all

[@Metoobie]

@@SnapSoftball I agree! Like I said, "my technique is clearly lacking." . Any advice or recommended drills/videos/studies?

[@Metoobie]

@@SnapSoftball Your video says I need to "get bigger and stronger" and "need to be in the weight room at least nine months out of the year" ;p kzbin.infoY8EftrhBJ14