How to Pitch a Softball with Mike Candrea

Women's Softball Team USA coach Mike Candrea and Amanda Freed cover the art of pitching. SportskoolPlus is the number one video channel dedicated to fitness, yoga, exercise, sports instruction and coaching. Whether you are into extreme sports, team sports, endurance sports, weight loss or just getting in shape, SportskoolPlus has video instruction and training featuring Olympic athletes, X-game stars, and world famous coaches and athletic trainers. Whether you are looking for a complete yoga session, workout tips, or cardio workouts - SportskoolPlus is the ultimate personal trainer.
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[@johnlonghurst8467]

Grace....Step 1 push off rubber, 2 now leap...3 your arm is slightly bent as it comes by your ear (bicep almost touching). 4. Stride down the power line. 5. At your hip snap the ball and follow through so that you arm finishes on the other side of your head and touch the opposite shoulder...So if your right handed, you want you hand to come thru and finish on the left side your head and touch your shoulder...This keeps your arm close to your side at release and gives you more power, control and spin.

[@Super20011988]

I was a baseball pitcher, but never was able to pitch in softball. I found it very hard. Thanks for sharing it.

[@AlvinDarmawan05]

I know, right? I thought I was the only one around here. The windup and delivery are very different

[@MeLoNHeAd00]

A lot of us that play fastpitch would say the same about pitching in baseball.

[@mountainneko]

You haven't seen anything until you see someone throw a softball knuckleball in a fast pitch softball game. . .incredible!

[@inesalcalaespinoza1007]

Beautiful pitching Amanda!! perfect movements

[@abigailspohn3662]

You guys are amazing and teaching me a lot

[@supergoose6919]

thank you im am so glad my mom wont get mad at me because of the way i pitch

[@jc__-du6oq]

Those are some defined calves

[@Dailylifeasaliyah]

These videos help a lot thank you !!.

[@neesahorton9666]

thank you so much thus helped me a lot I know how to pitch now !!

[@aryssaaburto7733]

Pitching is awesome I will try and try harder to get a harder pitch

[@alisonhazel1603]

These videos are great! Thank you for sharing.

[@SportskoolPlus]

Thanks for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed!

[@marcomacias677]

Muchas gracias

[@christinashaw2763]

Just by me watching you guys I became a select player

[@SportskoolPlus]

Wow! Glad we could help CM. Good luck with your game!

[@jamesjones5055]

I use my knuckle ball as a change up also and it has lot of movement

[@JillB203Nation]

Thank you

[@estefanialozano8171]

Excellent

[@cindy237gaming]

CIRCLES ARE SO IMPORTANT IM TALKING ABOUT CIRCUMFRANCE and ShiZ

[@matsiepatsie2806]

You help my !

[@glennlestherytem7643]

nice 1

[@anayelisosa5112]

Ponganle subtítulos al video por favor 🙏😰

[@Bamboo2234]

Great video Great information! But I'm not paying for it.

[@taylornolan4108]

so does it not matter about your long stride anymore?

[@marisolrochafranco7382]

waooouuu.

[@leslieaguilera3959]

Good morning

[@WhineWomanandSong]

I was a pitcher in softball in the 5th grade. i perfected an underhand pitch, where it looked like a perfect pitch, but then the ball dropped down just as the batter swung. i couldn't do that in JHS or HS as the playing field was much bigger.

[@IceCream-ey2kg]

Maybe a dropball

[@JamieGames2103]

Hi

[@santosomare]

Why in male softball, the pitcher jump and make an extra step??

[@anthonyz5671]

My daughter has just started pitching about 6 months ago and I get different response from coaches. This girl just said the first drop grip and release is the same as a fastball, So why not just call it a fastball grip? I guess the more common term is "drop ball"? I also notice a lot of girls have that same motion of the hand turning over like holding a pistol or turning a door knob. Is this the correct release for a fastball, i.e. most efficient? I asked my daughters most recent pitching coach and she told me no that the reason I see that is because they are throwing a movement type pitch. I am not so sure that is true when I see tons of girls doing it and they are beginners as well. My daughter is consistently throwing strikes so I'm not sure if I should challenge this coach. appreciate a response from someone.

[@amandafreed7931]

Hi Anthony. So what's funny is that's me in the video (over a decade ago!) but I'd love to try and clarify any questions you have. I probably went with explaining it as 4-seam instead of fastball grip because there are girls who grip the fastball in a number of different ways. The "flip" drop is very similar to the fastball, that's why although it can be very accurate it doesn't always get the same type of movement as a turn over drop. The snap is slight more delayed than a fastball. You have to maximize the 4-seam spin to get good down moment. As far release in general, you want the hand to be behind the ball at release and then it can relax into a more neutral position. If there is a forced turn-over at release or if you see the elbow go away from the body that is incorrect. Hope some of that helps! It's been awhile since you posted so I'm assuming you've gotten your answers by now. :)

[@HooDRidEWhiteY]

@@amandafreed7931 I highly respect you coming back to post comments. Pray for us softball dads with slow learners 😊

[@misskyle1279]

SportskoolPlus I am Left-Handed. Is there a way to make "how to pitch lefthanded" video for us lefties. Also later "how to do fast pitch, lefthanded"?

[@Jordan-ni5ot]

Same thing, but opposite feet and hands

[@ximenammm6217]

wow!

[@SportskoolPlus]

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

[@tracyshaffer]

Don't like it

[@JillB203Nation]

So much

[@guesswho6925]

Seriously I pitched for my team here in New Zealand in the Lower grades and I couldn’t walk for a week

[@metv7056]

(y)

[@173ost]

Those pants highhh up there. sir.

[@macielane8263]

Who is here after Mike Candrea retired?:(

[@avapisciotti9826]

Your so cute

[@marcyee6441]

I like turtles

[@abbygrace2709]

+EnderCookie ........What?.............

[@marcyee6441]

i did not post this

[@marcyee6441]

i think it was an accident

[@abbygrace2709]

Ok....?

[@xxaudyxx2106]

This intro is like a minute long

[@McClimber234]

Look at those legs...sure she isn't a cyclists 😀

[@iaanhussain6171]

Hi