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Fastpitch softball pitcher throwing to the river location just off the edge of home plate, demonstrating advanced pitch placement, catcher communication, and strategic pitching to keep hitters off balance.

What Does "The River" Mean in Fastpitch Softball? pitch location pitching iq pitching strategy the river May 07, 2023

In the world of fastpitch softball, pitchers have a secret weapon known as "The River." Running along each edge of the plate, connecting to the white chalk line of the batter's box, the River is a wide zone that can become a nightmare for hitters. This article explores the strategy of throwing ...

Fastpitch softball pitcher throwing to the black of the plate, demonstrating precise pitch location, edge command, and strategic strike zone management to keep hitters off balance.

What Does "The Black" of the Plate Mean in Fastpitch Softball? pitch location pitching strategy softball iq strike zone May 06, 2023

"The black of the plate": This term is used to describe the very edges or corners of the home plate. It refers to the narrow strip of black rubber that extends along the outside edges of the white portion of the plate. Hitting "the black of the plate" generally means throwing a pitch that barely gra...

What Does "The Black" of the Plate Mean in Fastpitch Softball? pitch location pitching strategy softball iq strike zone May 03, 2023

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