How to be good at softball?

Question

i have tryouts on january15th and i need to become really good before then. do you know any excersizes or anything to help my speed and throw. i play first base but i like to pitch, i can pitch pretty good but not fast and sometimes the ball goes up high.. help please.. only 18 make them team andits grades 6+7+8 and im in eight but about 40 girls try ouot

Answer 1

Okay, first, run every day for about 20-30 minutes.  Next just find a friend or family member who can help you practice.  First work on your form when you throw the ball and then build up power behind that when you have it down.  Try some agility exercises like ladders and just pitch and pitch and pitch the ball.  Practice makes perfect.  Set a goal of about maybe 50 pitches each day and then go out and maintain that goal.  You can increase it as you get closer to tryouts and that should really help.

Answer 2

For pitching, look for a nearby place that offers lessons. This will help improve your pitching trust me! And when you start going, practice you're movements in the mirror, this will give you a much better understanding to help you know what you're doing wrong. To be the very best you can be at first base, don't stretch to catch a ball until the ball is thrown and you can see what direction the ball is going to. So don't plant your feet until the ball is thrown. For hitting go to a batting cage and go in your backyard and hit balls off a tee, even though it seems like a little kid thing it deffinetly helps your swing. With fielding and throwing, make sure the ball is in the glove before you set yourself up to throw it. The most common reason why people miss fielding a ground ball is because they lift their head up at the last second and already try to throw the ball before they actually have it. Point your glove when you throw and make sure you dont release too high or too low. Remember to just go out and have fun. The coaches also usually choose girls who look like theyre really enjoying the sport. Good luck!<3