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Re: Average Softball Pitching Speed

BallinInCalifornia — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:42:22 GMT

:P forgot to add that I pitch at about 58 (I'm 14, entering highschool, planning on playing varsity for edison high school in california), toping out at about 59-60. I've never had professional lessons. All I've learned is from videos, or from my friend Michelle who basically just showed me different pitches and how to build more speed. A double push is VERY important!

Re: Average Softball Pitching Speed

BallinInCalifornia — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:40:58 GMT

Yes, you can medal at nationals without exceptional pitching. Pitching and catching is a must, yes, but the pitcher doesn't have to be pitching at phoenominal speeds to have her team medal. All she needs is good pitches and movement, a great screw (its hilarious to watch girls strike out over a high screw), low curve, great rise, and a great drop. My team took 4th at nationals, (my arm was hurt so our second string had to pitch), and she only pitches about 52 (we play 14U B ball. So a bit lower level. But its a bit speed for nationally ranked teams.). What you need is great fielding, having a great outfield is very important! Our center fielder can go from home to first in 1.63 seconds! And even more so, have a great offense. If you can't hit the ball, no matter what happens defensively, you won't win. You can have the slowest pitcher, but with great movement and still do great, and moreso, the pitcher will feel great about herself and leading her team to another victory.

Re: Average Softball Pitching Speed

Bill_1942 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:14:32 GMT

As an ole FP Pitcher they say the easiest part is to write about it or tell it but all changes when you have to throw it.... 10 to12 year old kids throwing 60+. Come on folks!!! lol.

Re: Average Softball Pitching Speed

Love the game — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:05:08 GMT

My kid - 14 years old now - is playing U18 this season. Today, at the NFCA recruiting camp in Westminster Colorado, she was throwing at 61 mph. She's also hit in the game winning run in one of her games in the Colorado Classic. The Colorado Sparkler starts Wednesday. Should be a good week for her.

Re: Average Softball Pitching Speed

Chillicothe Fastpitch — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:47:42 GMT

One of my girls had the same problem. I found a site that tought the knuckle ball for fastpitch, so I just tried this pitch with this player and to my amazment, it worked like a change up but better! Also her control was great with this pitch. The ball is held with the tip of her fingers on the threads with a gap between the palm and the ball. The ball is actually pushed forward (with the arm bent slightly at the elbow) and the tips of the fingers and thumb with the same arm speed rotation as a normal fast pitch.

Re: Average Softball Pitching Speed

Chillicothe Fastpitch — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:33:32 GMT

Our 14u team entered a NQ tournament and was overmatched by pitching. As observed the other teams pitching, it was much faster than our girls because their arms on the back swing was much higher than we taught and looked to build up much more speed. Is this true?

Re: Average Softball Pitching Speed

Love the game — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:12:46 GMT

I will agree MorrieOlsen that she is a phenom! Teams don't medal at Nationals without exceptional pitching. Core strength is an absolute must for kids who want to be the best. We are fortunate to have a great high school baseball/softball academy in our city. Many kids go on to play college ball on athletic scholarships.

Re: Average Softball Pitching Speed

Love the game — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:07:12 GMT

Hey there CoachLyle -- why don't you see for yourself. Come to the Colorado Sparkler...

Re: Average Softball Pitching Speed

Jay Starstel — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:04:34 GMT

JAMES, IF SHE IS THROWING A CHANGE UP CORRECTLY, I DON'T SEE HOW SHE COULD BE HITTING SAME SPEED AS OTHER PITCHES. A CHANGE UP IS MORE OF A PUSH THAN A THROW. COULD SHE BE THROWING AN OFF SPEED AND CALLING IT A CHANGE UP?

Re: Average Softball Pitching Speed

Jay Starstel — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:56:34 GMT

I think those averages might be a little low. Or...we have a lot of exceptional pitchers out there. My daughter plays for the Texas Sting 12U and has reached 61 mph with her fast ball. We have another pitcher on our team who tops out at nearly the same speed. I do think these are exceptions, as I have noticed the teams we face rarely have pitchers as fast. I'm glad I don't don't have to hit gainst them!