Purpose: To recognize when to run the ball and toss it to first base instead of throwing it to first base when softball pitching . This skill is mostly used when no one is on base, and the batter is not a slapper. Procedure: The pitchers line up at the mound area. The coach is at home plate, and another pitcher or player receives the throws at first base. The pitcher begins with a windup without a ball, and the fungoer hits balls directly at the pitcher or to the first base side of the mound. When... read more
