How to Throw a Fast Pitch in Softball

The softball fast pitch is a blazing, awesome throw to watch. Learn this incredible wind up to blow by the competition.

Instructions

    • 1

      Learn the fastball windmill. Grip the ball across the horseshoe with two, three or four fingers. (The smaller the hand, the more fingers needed to control the ball.)

    • 2

      Rest the strong foot on the pitcher's plate, with the toes slightly over the plate.

    • 3

      Place the weak foot on the plate with the toes along its back edge.

    • 4

      Keep your feet slightly less than shoulder width apart. This is most important for balance.

    • 5

      Keep your arms at your sides, with your belly facing the catcher.

    • 6

      Lift your back heel in the air as the weight is balanced on the power (front) leg.

    • 7

      Start by rocking your arms using a backward direction, and shift your weight onto the back leg.

    • 8

      Bring your arms forward, with the ball and glove together so that you hide the ball from the batter.

    • 9

      Rotate the pitching hand up and into the 12 o'clock position. Keep your arm relaxed and continue to rotate it in a perfect circle. The glove arm should be pointing toward the catcher's glove.

    • 10

      Release the ball at the hip, with a strong wrist snap.

    • 11

      Finish by facing the catcher.