Pitching & Catching Resources

Rules

2010-2013 Rule Changes ... here 

Clarification of the ISF Fast Pitch Pitching Regulation ... here

Points of Emphasis Pitching ISF ... here

 

U15 Share the Load Rule - 2009/10 for pitcher & catchers Download here

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Guidelines & Standards

Measurable Velocity Pitching & Catching Standards Download here

 

 

SNZ Pitching & Catching Development Pathways Download here

 

 

 

 

     U13 Rookie Sox Pitching & Catching Guidelines Download here 

 

 

 

 

  U15 Raw Sox Pitching & Catching Guidelines Download here

 

 

  

 

U17 Emerging Sox Guidelines Download here

 

 

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Tips

Pitching Height Download here
Pitching Width Download here
U15 Raw Sox Pitcher Self Test Download here
U15 Raw Sox Catcher Self Test Download here
Pitcher Game Warm up Download here
Game Plan Junior Club Coaches Download here
U17 ESox Accuracy Test Download here
Pitcher Progression 10 Download here

 

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SNZ Coaching Resources

U13 Rookie Sox Pitching & Catching Guidelines DVD - $10

A 7 minute instruction DVD on the key coaching points for U11 & U13 pitchers & catchers.  This DVD also include the written booklet.

The Fundamental of Softball Pitching DVD - $25

A 37 minute DVD with instruction on the basic fundamentals of also pitching and putting it all together with rhythmn, sequence and timing. Marty Grant demonstrates a number of useful pitching drills and finishes with a section on frequently asked questions.

The Basic Skills of the Catcher DVD - $25

A 24 minute DVD presented by former New Zealand Black Sox player Bevan Martin, discusses the basic skills every developing catcher needs to master.  

Softball Coaching Planner - $45

All prices are GST inclusive.  Postage extra.  Contact Softball NZ to place your order:  04 560 0390 or snz@softball.org.nz

SNZ Coach Development Courses

U13 Rookie Sox Pitching & Catching Module $15

Essential Skills - Pitching, Catching & Battery Modules - $15 per module

Competitive Athlete - Pitching, Catching & Battery Modules - $25 per module

To find out more about these and other courses offered by Softball NZ go to:  SNZ Coaching Centre or contact a Softball NZ Regional Game Development Officer for details of the next course in your region:

Upper North Island: Venita Hokai           Lower North Island: Dave Render

Upper South Island: Lesley McIntosh       Lower South Island: Kath McGilbert

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Useful Pitching Websites

Cheri Kempf - ISF pitching advisor - Club K Pitching Academy

Ernie Parker Pitching - Video clips, pitching advice, question forum

Bill Hillhouse - House of Pitching

Bobby Simpson - Winning Softball Online, instructional video clips

www.softballexcellence.com - Cindy Bristow instructional information 

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