Pitchers, excellent example: 1) Finish pitch hips-closed

Pitchers, excellent example: 1) Finish pitch hips-closed, ready to field! 2) If pitch hangs over mid-plate, start creeping your glove up, even before ball is hit! #NinjaMoves Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this clip breaks down what elite softball looks like in action. Study the mechanics, timing, and fundamentals on display here. Posted: June 01, 2018 #softball #fastpitch #softballtraining #softballtips #softballcoach #youthsoftball #fastpitchsoftball Finishing the pitch in a fielding-ready position is part of complete pitcher development. When the hips close and the glove starts working up before contact, the pitcher is no longer just a thrower. She is becoming a defender. A ball that hangs over the middle can come back quickly, so posture, glove readiness, and reaction habits matter. Coaches should build pitcher fielding practice into regular training, especially for athletes who throw hard or live around the plate. The pitch is not finished until the pitcher can protect herself and make the next play. Tags: softball, softball tips, softball training, softball coaching, softball skills, fastpitch softball, softball drills, youth softball, softball technique, softball player development, ninjamoves, pitcher fielding practice, finish position, ready to field, defensive pitcher, fastpitch softball coaching