6 y/o wants to learn to pitch

[BT3100]

Here is some advice..

https://www.discussfastpitch.com/softball-pitching/30652-10-things-weve-learned-ride.html

Also, you're in the right place.. DO NOT allow your DD to take any instruction from any coach, parent or anyone who doesn't know how to coach IR.
Thank them respectfully but pull your kid out of that situation.

I get the point that bmd is making. My DD works countless hours developing her pitching skills, often times at the expense of hitting lessons etc.
On most teams parents of non pitchers do not appreciate the sacrifice of the kids and parents. DD's current travel team coaches and parents absolutely get it and respect these kids who pitch but in my experience that's the exception versus the rule.

 

[Gambler Bob]

I personally found this thread to be extremely helpful.

https://www.discussfastpitch.com/so...-10-pitching-expert-drill-demonstrations.html

 

[martianr]

teach her proper "leap and drag" mechanics from Day 1. This will save her and you years of correcting illegal and less efficient mechanics; AMEN TO THAT. My DD did not get taught that when she first started pitching and now we are spending so much time correcting this.

 

[Lightning]

Don't let her pitch in a game until she's ready. I've seen a lot of girls decide they're awful because they were put into a game before they could throw a strike.

When she does start throwing strikes, don't expect consistency. Even a very good athlete will have days where nothing is working. That's even more true for an 8U player.

Don't emphasize speed above all else. There are a couple of girls in DD's league who would be much better pitchers if they weren't told to throw each pitch as hard as they can. Both girls tend to lose movement and control when they throw harder, so while the pitches are faster they aren't better.

 

[quincy]

DD was best fielder in 8U so she was P. High five, you threw a strike that inning.

If she is starting at 6 my question is ... Is she looking for a Team?