Softball Pitching Drills – Lateral Reaction Drill

Purpose: To improve the softball pitchers ability to react in a lateral direction for catching a ball.

Procedure: Pitcher 1 is at the defensive position and Pitcher 2 is 20 feet in front of pitcher 1 and has a full ball bucket. Pitcher 1 simulates a pitch. Then pitcher 2 throws a ball randomly to the right or left of pitcher 1 making pitcher 1 reach to catch the ball. After eight repetitions, the pitchers rotate positions. The drill continues for as long as you want.