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7 Fastpitch Softball Pitching Mechanics Every Pitcher Should Master beginner pitching injury prevention pitching drills pitching fundamentals Jun 22, 2026

If you've ever watched a softball pitcher and thought:

"How does she throw that hard?"

"Why is she struggling with accuracy?"

"Why does one pitcher look effortless while another looks like she's fighting her body?"

The answer usually isn't found at release.

It's found much earlier in the pitchi...

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Bicep Deceleration: Protect Every Pitcher's Arm Health arm care injury prevention performance training pitching fundamentals Mar 16, 2026

When pitchers think about throwing harder, most of the focus goes to arm speed and acceleration.

Pitchers want to move their arm faster, generate more whip, and create more power in their delivery.

But what many athletes and parents don’t realize is that throwing harder does not just depend on how...

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Forearm Pronation in Fastpitch Pitching: Why It Matters for Performance and Arm Health arm care injury prevention performance training pitching fundamentals Mar 12, 2026

One of the most misunderstood pieces of fastpitch pitching mechanics is the snap at release.

Many young pitchers are told to “snap their wrist” or “flick their fingers,” but very few truly understand what actually creates an efficient snap. When pitchers only focus on the wrist, they miss one of th...

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Arm Care for Softball Players: Why Every Athlete Needs It arm care injury prevention performance training recovery Aug 06, 2025

If your daughter plays softball, she throws a ball.
If she throws a ball — she needs arm care.

And yet, arm care is one of the most overlooked parts of a player’s training. Most families wait until soreness, tightness, or injury forces them to finally pay attention. But by then? Damage has already ...

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Why Her Arm Isn't the Problem: What Softball Pitchers Really Need arm care injury prevention performance training pitching fundamentals Jul 10, 2025

I see it all the time…

Parents bring their daughters to me and say,
"She just can't throw hard"
or
"Her release is off."

But here's what I’ve learned after years of coaching pitchers:

Pitching isn’t just about the arm.
It’s about the entire body working in sync.

And when ONE part of the chain breaks...

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The Importance of Physical Conditioning for Softball Pitchers athlete development injury prevention pitching strength & conditioning May 19, 2024

Physical conditioning is a cornerstone of success for any athlete, and softball pitchers are no exception. In this post, we'll explore why physical conditioning is crucial for enhancing pitching performance and preventing injury on the mound.

Softball pitching requires more than arm strength; it re...

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Understanding the Connection Between Softball Pitching and Total-Body Wellness athlete development injury prevention pitching wellness May 13, 2024

Softball pitching isn't just about the strength of your arm or the speed of your pitch; it's about the total wellness of your body. In this post, we'll explore how achieving total body wellness can enhance your performance on the pitcher's mound.

Total body wellness encompasses physical and mental ...

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Injury Prevention Tips for Softball Pitchers athlete development injury prevention pitching strength & conditioning Apr 27, 2024

Injuries are a common concern for softball pitchers due to the repetitive and high-impact nature of the position. To stay healthy and perform at your best, it's essential to prioritize injury prevention strategies. Here are some tips to help you protect yourself from common pitching injuries:

 

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Proper Body Alignment for Softball Pitchers body alignment injury prevention pitching fundamentals pitching mechanics Nov 10, 2023
Powerline or External Spine?! 
 
Understanding proper body alignment is #IMPORTANT in order to generate maximum velocity & accuracy.
 
I’d love to teach you more inside my Online Pitching Membership!
 
Thank you @mcknight_softball_instruction for introducing me to the term “External Spine”.
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The Importance of Proper Body Movements in Fastpitch Pitching body movement fastpitch softball injury prevention pitching mechanics Oct 23, 2023
This is how we do it 
 
This video speaks for itself 
 
I highly encourage all pitchers & pitching families to research how to properly move your body. Find an instructor who knows how to protect your body and teach you safe movement patterns. 
 
I’m guilty of not knowing this information unti...
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