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  @EthicalWhat21 сағат бұрын

  It was just the best way to learn to throw a softball

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  @jdgthreeКүн бұрын

  Was a rep count mentioned?

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  @Charlie_SLAYSSS3 күн бұрын

  Tysm I’ve been wanting to tryout for a new sport I picked softball and this helped sm Ty!

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  @gmcyvonne4 күн бұрын

  As a softball player for 2 years I actually don’t care abt the grip 😂

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  @0711boomer5 күн бұрын

  It's all preference, I throw 2 fingers like a baseball and throw a 2 seam ot a 4 seam which ever way I grab it out of my glove 🤷🏻🤷🏻

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  @P1xi4r6 күн бұрын

  I’m going to play in high school this year but it’s my first time playing softball.I have to practice on it but willing to learn.Ive been watching videos and I’m glad this video popped up as well😭🙏

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  @vinsanity_527 күн бұрын

  That makes so much sense. Played baseball since i was a kid and joined a work slow pitch team. Kept trying to throw it with only two fingers like a baseball

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  @kagoross-ue9lb8 күн бұрын

  Can you kindly make a video on the different grips and what kind of pitches they make

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  @Itsgonnabemayy8 күн бұрын

  I just got back into softball after years of not playing. It’s been humbling. I don’t know why I thought it would be like riding a bike lol I WAS a great player but it’s like starting from scratch

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  @SnapSoftball3 күн бұрын

  you'll get back into the swing of it!

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  @Itsgonnabemayy19 сағат бұрын

  @@SnapSoftball I’m doing ok with the swing (pun intended) I just can’t get my throw back. I tend to throw down, I’ve got myself a rebounder to practice and I’m still atruggling

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  @IEIDIDO10 күн бұрын

  Coming from baseball over 15 years ago, I adopted the three finger grip because I thought it felt better. After playing that way for near 13 years, I decided to change to a two fingered grip like in baseball. My speed and accuracy improved greatly.

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  @SnapSoftball9 күн бұрын

  for men, two can work, kinda, depending. For girls in fastpitch, three is essential

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  @IEIDIDO7 күн бұрын

  @@SnapSoftball I do have a larger than average hand size which makes a two-fingered grip feasible. I play with a guy that grips the ball with four fingers and has one of the most accurate throws I've seen, so I guess it comes down to what works best for you.

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  @johnmares223410 күн бұрын

  No guys don't listen

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  @SnapSoftball9 күн бұрын

  for girls playing fastpitch, this is a must. This video wasnt just for slowpitch

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  @PurplePanda123314 күн бұрын

  watched this video and im still terrible and beer league softball

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  @SnapSoftball9 күн бұрын

  practice is the biggest thing

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  @IanStanley1916 күн бұрын

  Why does it matter like people tell me to crowd it like toes on the like I just wanna know what it does

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  @kevin_ramirez252919 күн бұрын

  Super helpful video, gotta work with my 8 yr old to get the mechanics correctly, thanks dude!

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  @SnapSoftball15 күн бұрын

  Glad it helped!

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  @judyluc804419 күн бұрын

  is it under or over hand throwing techniuqe

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  @jasonw834422 күн бұрын

  Thanks Dan. Great info!!!

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  @juggernautweaponxx23 күн бұрын

  This helped me a lot thank you for this information❤!!

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  @SnapSoftball15 күн бұрын

  I'm so glad!

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  @xoxoMaddiez27 күн бұрын

  Fr? I just grab it

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  @calizeballesteros824027 күн бұрын

  Chat my hands not that big 😂

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  @hunterdebeau231829 күн бұрын

  If your hands are big enough use two fingers.

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  @SnapSoftball28 күн бұрын

  using two fingers does not provide any advantage

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  @hunterdebeau231828 күн бұрын

  @@SnapSoftball It will allow more roll off your fingers allowing more movement and allow more snap creating greater speed. There is a reason a fastball is thrown with two and a changeup is thrown with three.

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  @SnapSoftball15 күн бұрын

  no, that's just your opinion. This is not baseball. It's softball. the ball is bigger.

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  @Aub_slayzzzАй бұрын

  I do a 4 finger horse shoe around the ball for true spin and I don’t grip the ball I put space inbetween the ball and my hand it shows true spin and I also do the same thing pitching.

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  @Myke_LemonsАй бұрын

  When exactly are you taking the time to get a perfect grip? As far as I have ever noticed the only time someone has the time to adjust their grip is during pitching. However this is an overhand throwing grip

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  @codythomas52Ай бұрын

  I'm not sure if you are serious or not. Every single serious player I ever met, worked on getting the best grip possible in the transfer glove to hand, to ensure they are repeating the exact same thing each rep.

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  @SnapSoftball29 күн бұрын

  players always feel for their grip if they have any extra time. Maybe you don't. But high-level players take any available time to work the ball in their hands for a better grip - even if its just a half a second. Many plays dont allow for gripping the ball, though, as you point out, but many others do.

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  @hillarycourchaine6829Ай бұрын

  I play casual Softball and I also play in and independent Women's softball team that my gal pal created. I have small hands and I can pitch fast ball pretty good. It takes time to warm up, but I take breaks and the team takes a two week break to relax and not overdo it.

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  @mnyce16Ай бұрын

  found this video when my daugher was 10, I was looking for ways to get her over the top and consistent rotation on the ball as she was learning, these two drills are still what she starts her throwing routine with everytime - she's 14 now and was clocked at 60 this week!! Thank you guys!

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  @SnapSoftballАй бұрын

  Fantastic!

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  @hockeybeth44Ай бұрын

  Lol, my daughter broke the mold in high school. She was a 5'2 100lb catcher who was fast. She used her ice hockey/fh skills to block, and her speed to pop up fast. She also played short.

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  @Peter-cn4hmАй бұрын

  I was good ball player. I played fast pitch and baseball. In high school I was a pitcher, and that’s where I developed my throwing arm. After high school, I played fast pitch. No bragging intended, but I could throw a 12 inch softball over 300 feet. I went to the ball Diamond across the street, and threw 12 inch softballs from the centre field fence all the way to the backstop, and right over home plate. I’m retired now.

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  @chadrides914Ай бұрын

  At the youth level I hate this mentality. It ruins the game. Put the bat on the ball if you can reach it and hustle. My girls ain’t taking pitches. Hitters hit.

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  @SnapSoftballАй бұрын

  there's a balance of discipline and aggressiveness at all ages. out of balances is bad at all levels. the absolute best hitters in the world are also the most disciplined - that's what "hitters hit" means. Great hitters take bad pitches.

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  @lalo5648Ай бұрын

  New too the channel! We have a big tournament and I’m just picking up game - 12 u dad here

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  @lalo5648Ай бұрын

  The corners then when we up we throw the change up -softball dad 12 u

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  @shawnh.7141Ай бұрын

  Awesome stuff explained perfectly

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  @jasonchadney7850Ай бұрын

  Is there a video of you actually throwing the ball? This was very good but I’d like to see examples.

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  @michaelserratore1846Ай бұрын

  Should of fielded and thrown some pal

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  @SnapSoftballАй бұрын

  thanks dad

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  @ballybunion9Ай бұрын

  That's called backspin.

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  @nashkita77Ай бұрын

  When you take that skip step (outfield & outfield) I'm already releasing the ball ½ second before you.

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  @SnapSoftballАй бұрын

  congrats, internet troll

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  @dustinsnyder7722Ай бұрын

  Thanks!

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  @nemiahgoulet4495Ай бұрын

  Thanks! I am a softball catcher and the only one on my team so this will help me a lot!

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  @Laoboi2o3Ай бұрын

  Very serious question i played baseball my whole life and i cant throw a softball short range but i can still throw bombs why is this.?

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  @SnapSoftballАй бұрын

  i dont know

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  @Laoboi2o3Ай бұрын

  @@SnapSoftball 😭 nobody knows it sucks im not even joking lol i look like an uncoordinated idiot trying to throw back to the pitcher if im catching but i can play outfield fine and even throw down to second on point

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  @Laoboi2o3Ай бұрын

  @@SnapSoftball if you have any specific tips for transitioning from throwing a baseball to a softball thatd be awesome ive watched a bunch of your videos already and looked around youtube nobody specifically touches on transitioning from throwing baseballs to softballs only the hitting which i dont really have a problem with i also have kind of small hands not sure if thats really making it harder for me or just in my head

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  @SnapSoftballАй бұрын

  sorry to be cavalier about it but there's really not much to discuss to the transition - it's a different object. you throw it basically the exact same way. it sounds like your short-distance throwing issues are just mental - a case of the yips, it sounds like.

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  @Laoboi2o3Ай бұрын

  @@SnapSoftball kinda figured it may be the same thing but was not sure if there was something i was missing I appreciate the feedback anyways think im just gonna get throwing more often and see if that works itself out

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  @Scabz_MDАй бұрын

  I wanna start softball again but I’m self conscious about myself, but I’m trying again to play

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  @SnapSoftballАй бұрын

  go do it

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  @Chasepalmer1885Ай бұрын

  ive seen some pretty bad stuff in slow-pitch i wish they made all infielders wear gear

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  @SnapSoftballАй бұрын

  the line drives I've seen just in videos are absolutely terrifying - stuff that MLB infielders would have a tough time with. the exit speeds off these bats are just crazy.

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  @fortunatejeremyАй бұрын

  This video is legit. I wear a cup because I pitch, and I've thought about a mask and shin guards. I've taken a hard line-drive to the ankle and you could see stich marks on the bruise. A helmet is more important for baserunning than at the plate. I've been hit in the back while running to second. I hit the runner when they were running to first. Luckily they weren't hit in the head.

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  @SnapSoftballАй бұрын

  Yeah I think that's what people forget - a helmet isn't for the plate, it's for the base paths. I get really nervous heading for third if there's a chance a throw is coming in behind me. I just got tired of putting both hands behind my head for protection. Rather be the square wearing a helmet than pray it doesnt happen for the next 10 years

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  @BobK-fy6mn2 ай бұрын

  Have you ever worked with someone post-reverse shoulder replacement? I’m a recreational softball senior looking to get back to pre-surgery throwing.

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  @SnapSoftball2 ай бұрын

  no; I don't take on clients with injuries, sorry (nor am I taking clients at all)

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  @cookingwithkylie2 ай бұрын

  If you get hit in softball, is that an automatic first base?

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  @SnapSoftball2 ай бұрын

  yes

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  @Ariaslifexx2 ай бұрын

  I’m a pitcher in 10u and ur videos help me out so much

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  @rolanddufresne41202 ай бұрын

  Always such good stuff!!

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  @1891kmk2 ай бұрын

  Pinching the shoulder blades good tip!

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  @marcocloutier25692 ай бұрын

  Well said, there are many kids and coaches struggling with this philosophy, and the arm slot.

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  @SnapSoftball2 ай бұрын

  its really sad and frustrating - with the small field, softball is a game built for sidearm throws - they're fast and just as accurate when practiced. But the nonsensical focus on everything being over the top has really damaged the game. MLB infielders throw sidearm as their default, over-the-top when they have a longer throw and need the extra MPHs. This same strategy would work even better in softball than it does in baseball.

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  @tomwelch74822 ай бұрын

  Excellent talk here coach Dan. This is a great discussion going over how to take an honest look at your skills and body type, from a “next level scouting” perspective, to find your path to improvement. Coach Dan provides questions to ask, in taking an honest audit of capabilities at each position, to help uncover what “track” may be the best fit- “Do you have the range to field balls in extreme left center field? Do you have the wheels and the arm for that position? Can these skills be practiced and improved?, if not, is there a more appropriate track (position) for me to begin pursuing now? - Would your coach say you’re ready for “next level play”? She would?! But at a different position?? Whyzatt? Thanks for the great talk coach! T

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  @HakuShounen2 ай бұрын

  I've been getting back into playing slowpitch again and enjoying these short informative videos with easy to understand tips and advice without any filler. I just subscribed so keep the good content coming!

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  @gandolfgrey53852 ай бұрын

  Alot of the D1 collage clinics I have attentnded talk about the glove side finish being pinkies to pits but you have a completely different take on this. Do you have a video about this for some clarity?

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  @SnapSoftball2 ай бұрын

  yes, search my channel, and I'd suggest watching breakdowns of MLB pitchers and infielders - they are the best throwers in the world, and what a lot of softball coaches (even for D1 players and D1 coaches) teach is based in nonsense that was taught 15-25 years ago, when they were kids themselves. The baseball world has outed a lot of coaches, because there is nowhere to hide from slow-motion video. Throwing siderarm, the glove arm can come to the arm pit and is often in front of the pec. But when throwing overhand - such as from the outfield or a deep throw from the hole, the glove arm can tuck, but will usually fall to the side. Search my channel for more on glove side mechanics.