Fastpitch Softball Pitching Drills - Long Toss

Purpose: To practice getting under the ball for rise-ball release. Drill for softball pitching that also develops body and arm strength.

Procedure: The pitcher pitches to a catcher from second base or farther, lobbing the ball up as if she is throwing it over a telephone pole. This action forces the pitcher to get under the ball. To develop strength, the pitcher keeps backing up (from second base, to center field, to the fence) to see how far she can throw it.