The first pitch to learn is the fastball. There are two types: a four-seam fastball and a two-seam fastball, named based upon how many seams you see if the ball is spinning toward you… See more

Foot placement on the mound keeps a pitcher balanced and in control of her motion. Your feet should be about shoulder-width apart, slightly staggered, with the for… See more

The power line starts in the middle of the mound and ends at the point of home plate. Your stride leg should always land on the power line with the toe pointed at a 45- to 90-degree … See more

The X position has many names: power position, K position, 12 o’clock position. Whatever name you choose, this is the strike position because once you get into this positio… See more