Pitching My Way DVD

by Rita Lynn Gilman

 

23 years of fastpitch pitching teaching experience

62 chapters, 2 hours 19 minutes long

 

- detailed descriptions of the legwork and armwork of the fastball mechanics of fastpitch softball pitching

- for beginning pitchers to learn correct stance, routine and mechanics

- for advanced pitchers to critique the finer points of their basic form

- demonstrations by a right- and left-handed pitchers

- analysis of what can go wrong in every aspect of the pitching motion

- candid, original tricks for fixing errors

- drills for improving hand dexterity, balance, accuracy and speed

- demonstrations of many pitching tools that you can make at home or purchase

- drills that provide instant feedback and promote muscle memory of correct mechanics

- alternate, legal windups and deliveries used to deceive the batter

- find out why I consider balls to be "evil"

- learn the secrets of the "Death Trap"

- the importance of the Power Line

- why I don't force fielding position

- how to fix an ugly arm circle

- my favorite arm whip drills

- how to increase spin speed for all pitches

- juggling for hand coordination

- complete workouts with:

            Tight Spin Trainer for skill-specific strength building

            Spin Right Spinner for hand dexterity

            cannonball for speed building

            balance beam for posture and body awareness

            stationary drill for increasing arm speed

            glove snap series for arm whip and release point

- detailed descriptions of how to teach:

            leap and drag style

            height to the stride leg

            how to drive off and drag correctly with the power foot

            how to identify, prevent and fix illegal leaps & crow hops

            reverse posture

            a powerful kick into a figure 4 position

            resistance with the stride leg side

            correct hip angle at release

            proper use of the glove arm