How to Grip a Softball Curveball

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How to Throw a Screwball & Curve Ball in Softball | LIVESTRONG.COM More
Published: 8 years, 10 month(s) ago by Arlene Morgan | permalink
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Though pitches in softball and baseball are similar, softball pitchers employ different techniques to throw their pitches. Because softballs are pitched underhand rather than overhand, pitchers grip and release the softball differently. A well-pitched screwball will curve to the right for right-handed pitchers, while the curve ball will curve to...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/251892-throw-screwball-curve-ball-softball/ ^[1]

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4 Basic Pitches For Girls Softball - Softball Spot More
Published: 8 years, 10 month(s) ago by Sam Kiker | permalink
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After learning the basic mechanics of the pitching motion, it’s time to teach your pitchers how to throw some offspeed pitches. Below are 4 basic pitches that every softball coach should know how to teach. Change-Up The change-up is a pitch that looks like a fastball but is actually about 30% slower than the pitcher’s…Continue Reading →

For further reading: http://www.softball-spot.com/girls-softball-4-basic-pitches/ ^[2]

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How to Throw a Curveball with Michele Smith More
Published: 8 years, 10 month(s) ago by nagoyan | permalink
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Two-time Olympic gold medalist (Atlanta, Sydney) fastpitch player Michele Smith discusses the proper way to throw a curveball. She has a wealth of knowledge from years of experience in professional ball, and several useful tips and pointers to try out. Get great face time with collegiate coaches and recruiters! Prepare for the 2013 softball season with a 3-day instructional camp based out of sunny Clearwater, Florida. Learn skills from the best in women's fastpitch while getting exposure to top coaches & players. Ages 8-18 welcome. You can find out more about this camp at the following link: www.MicheleSmith.com

For further reading: http://www.justbats.com/videos/video/how-to-throw-a-curveball-with-michele-smith/55 ^[3]

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How to Throw a Curveball in Slow Pitch Softball | eHow More
Published: 8 years, 10 month(s) ago by Matt Samuel | permalink
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The way that people smash a softball can frustrate pitchers. This may help you to throw a few strikes and put some frustration on the batters.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_18620_throw-curveball-slow.html ^[4]

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1. http://www.livestrong.com/article/251892-throw-screwball-curve-ball-softball/

2. http://www.softball-spot.com/girls-softball-4-basic-pitches/

3. http://www.justbats.com/videos/video/how-to-throw-a-curveball-with-michele-smith/55

4. http://www.ehow.com/how_18620_throw-curveball-slow.html