Pitching Mechanics Stations
Break down pitching motion into teachable steps
Pitching Mechanics Stations
🕐 20 min👥 7U-11Uintermediate
Description
Break down pitching motion into teachable steps
Skill Focus
pitching
Equipment Needed
- ✓Softballs
- ✓Targets
- ✓Cones
Setup Instructions
Setup
- 3 stations: Wind-up, Stretch, Full motion
- Rotate every 5 minutes
Station 1: Balance Point
- Lift leg to 90 degrees
- Hold for 3 seconds
- Focus on balance
Station 2: Arm Action
- Break hands
- Arm circle back
- High elbow
Station 3: Full Motion
- Combine all elements
- Throw to target
Coaching Cues
Coaching Cues
- "Stay tall over back leg"
- "Break hands at belt"
- "Elbow above shoulder"
- "Drive toward target"
- "Follow through down and across"