Pitching: Slow Pitch Softball (Part 1) with Bob O’Brien

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Ай бұрын

How long does the ball take to hit the ground from release? How do you change speeds in slow pitch softball? How do you make the ball move from right to left or left to right? See the breakdown of pitches and how long they are in the air. Learn the basics of throwing a top spin, back spin, breaking ball, knuckle ball. All here in part 1 of Bob O’Briens pitching video.

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@yaqneck6 24 күн бұрын

If a pitch does not reach a apex of 6ft it will not reach the plate without excessive speed. We do this drill for new recruit umpires. I agree that 98 % of umpires will call it illegal. Great info Sir Thank You

@TheKrisKing Ай бұрын

This is the best pitching video on KZfaq. I use a 3 finger grip also, now I really want to get down a church league spinner. Thanks for taking the time to make this, Bob and Mrs O’Brien.

@gavarkhai3139 Ай бұрын

no it isn't. weeknight ace's videos are way better when it comes to teaching how to pitch in slowpitch and go way more into depth about the different types of pitches.

@TheKrisKing Ай бұрын

@@gavarkhai3139 Whatever happened to that guy?

@obtv9489 23 күн бұрын

I totally agree with you, Weeknight Ace's videos are very good! It's not a competition, were just trying to put the information out there to anyone that is looking for it.

@gerardschmenk6264 Ай бұрын

Interesting about the palm ball. I throw that pitch a lot but slightly modified. I actually palm it like you said but have my fingers off the ball. It’s cupped in the palm of my hand but no fingers touching the ball. When I deliver the pitch I just add a little more push to get it to the plate. I use this instead of using knuckles or fingers because it was never consistent. So palm ball is my go to.

@nickdallas8528 19 күн бұрын

Those nets are listed at 7’ even. I fight this fight as well lol. This video is really good and I agree with nearly all of it.

@bakkajua 4 күн бұрын

How is a 4 Seam Top spin high arc at 60 ft faster than the same pitch at 50ft??

@GaryPaukert Ай бұрын

Dang it, Obie, dont give away our secrets to the batters! But seriously I’m your opposite. I throw mostly church league backup spinners with as much spin as i can yank off the seams. And it’s my go-to 3-0 pitch. But I am trying to develop confidence in throwing the foreward spin. I think the most effective thing I do is vary my delivery from 50ft to 65ft, (in our league).

@obtv9489 27 күн бұрын

lol! The contrast between the top spin and back spin is what makes the combo so good. If you can throw that top spin high, from 65 ft, it is difficult to hit that one in the air. You will get a lot of ground balls with it. Let’s work on it when I see you in July. Gary is hosting us July 12-14 in Calgary. Reach out to him if you would like to attend the 3 day camp and visit the Canadian Rockies!

@BurritoMonkey_VR 21 күн бұрын

The only way a slowpitch ball is moving left to right or right to left is because of wind. Spin rate is too low for magnus effect to cause any lateral movement. A 12” ball would need over 25 rotations per second for any sort of curve effect to take place. That’s not happening

@johnmorton342 16 күн бұрын

I throw screw ball to right hand batters on regular basis to jam them but it starts off looking like right down middle pitch