How To Throw A Softball

This video breaks down how to properly throw a softball. In the end of this video, I give a couple drills you can do at home to work on your throw.

[lilymillmam]

I started JV Monday I’ve never played before but always wanted to this is very helpful because the coaches have had us outfield trying to catch the ball a lot of the other girls have been doing this sport since forever so I’m very behind your videos are very helpful

[coachpaswa]

Thank you so much... This will help me to develop and educate my athletes in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[gannicusfinch]

I'm a 40 year-old man who gave up on baseball/softball fairly quickly because I couldn't get the mechanics of the throw right. Felt like I was throwing my shoulder out every single time, so I just told myself that my arm wasn't "designed" for throwing and moved on to other things. Well, my daughter is now getting into softball, so it was time for the old man to revisit throwing mechanics. Wish I had this video 30 years ago. Smooth as silk, now, and the shoulder feels fine after about fifty tosses, lol . . .

[sarahwoodral]

This is going to be my fourth year playing softball, but I didn't practice last year like I should have and I literally have my first practice tomorrow so I have to get better at running because I gained a little bit of weight which is horrible so, just wanted to say that I have watched so many of your videos and they help me so much, and I'm sure they help so many other people

[mandytrombly]

Meg, I can’t thank you enough! Your videos are very informative. I have three daughters all playing travel: 14u, 12u and 8u. They love your videos as well. Keep up the great work! 🥎

[jackenza]

I decided to play softball for the very first time in my mid-20s and today I stumbled across your videos. The explanations you give are really helpful, and I'm excited to work more on my throws! Thank you for posting :)

[humesdae]

Great breakdown of the the throw. Would love to say I was researching for some kids, but it is for me as I played my first softball game in years and could not throw anything straight or accurate. Everything seemed to go low. Then confidence kept going down. Will be practicing and keeping a towel near me as I work. Next game hoping for positives.

[UnderMyHatAdventures]

Really great video! Too many kids don't work on this and too many coaches don't insist on it. I would love to see a video on working with beginner hitters. I have two that look like they have never swung a bat before and I'm struggling with breaking it down for them.

[noya]

My accuracy is terrible and I need a lot of work. Your videos give me confidence as a young athlete just trying to improve her work. Thank you.

[VoIPPortland]

Thanks!! Started senior softball at 62 and pretty fit/strong and can still sprint pretty fast, and catch, but my throwing and batting sucks. Last time I played was 1973 (haha) and all the mistakes you are showing I was indeed making. As catcher, I had to strain myself to return the ball to the pitcher's chest area. Doing it all with my arm only. Kind of like trying a half-court basketball shot w/o using my legs (tried that too). Again, A++ as I am trying to build skills for this fall.

[nicolasduff]

Terrific articulation of correct throwing mechanics. My daughter has began at a late age. Thank you! Keep up the hard work💪

[urcookin]

My daughter is on a travel team can do everything but throw right. Sent her this video to hopefully get her more playing time as she’s a phenomenal hitter. But needs help with something that seems basic. Her bat keeps her in the lineup but only playing right field. She could be great once she gets this down. Thanks for the video, Meg.

[happinessyogateacher]

I never learned to throw any kind of ball… got a Labrador Retriever who loves to chase balls… this video taught me how to avoid shoulder and elbow injury! So appreciative! Thank you! :-)

[howitstartsmm]

Thank you so much for your dedication and time.
I'm a widowed father of a daughter finishing her freshman year fastpitch softball. The school is small so she played her first year on the varsity team.
Needless to say there has been a steep learning curve. I've done my best to help her learn the game fundamentals with very limited success.
After binge watching your videos, I now understand the problems my daughter is experiencing. Her last two games are this week and thanks to your clear to the point instruction I'm confident she will finish the season with confidence.
Thank you for helping me give my daughter some confidence in herself. She has had a rough time since her mom passed away a couple of years ago on Mother's Day. I'm a mechanic so I've gone from painting cars to painting nails.
I love being a father and now thanks to you, a more confident one seeing my daughter smile after she made a great infield squeeze, followed up the next inning she hit a double! Her coaches(father and daughter), were amazed with the basically overnight improvement.
Again thank you.

[Courtside-Stories]

I watched a bunch of mechanics throwing videos and was just confusing myself and son. You give such usable instructions and clear video of it. This video is awesome. Thank you so much!

[PlanetJigobotTV]

This is my daughter's 1st year playing and she really wants to do good and i think your drills will help her... We are gonna be watching your videos when i help her practice.

[WarDaddy-]

Been watching a lot of your videos, thankyou so much. My daughter is 6 months but as soon as she gets to walking im putting a bat and a ball in her hand and want to teach her the best way I can. I played baseball all my life before the Army so I know they're are some differences between Softball and Baseball. Thankyou!

[audsdeluluu]

Thank you i just started playing softball and my coaches said that i needed to work on my throwing. I watched this video and went to practice the next day and my coaches said i was one of the best thrower on the team . . . AND ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP ON SOFTBALL!!

[robwalton]

You explained the form so well! Thank you so much! My daughter will get excellent use out of this!!!

[pouchoey]

Thank you so much for this! My daughter needed this in her softball knowledge!