How to Pitch in Slow-Pitch Softball

Intermediate 20 min 12 steps 29504 views Rating: 3.8/5 Published: 2026-05-21

Hold the ball in the palm of your dominant hand.. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and take a step back.. Swing your arm backwards using an underhand motion.

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1

Hold the ball in the palm of your dominant hand.

Step 1

Hold the ball in the palm of your dominant hand.

2

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and take a step back.

Step 2

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and take a step back.

3

Swing your arm backwards using an underhand motion.

Step 3

Swing your arm backwards using an underhand motion.

4

Throw the ball underhand as you step forward.

Step 4

Throw the ball underhand as you step forward.

5

Hold the ball with your index finger and thumb on opposite seams.

Step 5

Hold the ball with your index finger and thumb on opposite seams.

6

Step back and plant your feet firmly on the ground.

Step 6

Step back and plant your feet firmly on the ground.

7

Bring the ball behind you with your palm facing up.

Step 7

Bring the ball behind you with your palm facing up.

8

Throw the ball and twist your wrist slightly to the left on the release.

Step 8

Throw the ball and twist your wrist slightly to the left on the release.

9

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step 9

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

10

Curl your fingertips under and press them against the ball.

Step 10

Curl your fingertips under and press them against the ball.

11

Bring the ball behind you before you throw it.

Step 11

Bring the ball behind you before you throw it.

12

Pitch and release the ball with your thumb first and your fingers last.

Step 12

Pitch and release the ball with your thumb first and your fingers last.

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