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Pitching & Catching ResourcesRules
Guidelines & Standards
U15 Share the Load Rule The U15 ‘Share the load’ Rule is a Softball NZ National Tournament rule which applies to any player who is pitching and/or catching and is Under 15 years in age. The rule was first introduced at the 2008 U15 National Tournaments. It continued in 2009, 2010 & 2011 U15 National Tournaments. In 2010 the rule was also introduced at the U17 & U19 National Tournaments to cover players U15 who were pitching and/or catching. This rule is designed to protect the current players from over-use and under-use and to help educate the softball community on the need to develop the game by providing more opportunities for more players to pitch and catch. Other throwing sports have similar rules limiting the amount of workload on young players; Baseball have a pitch count rule which applies up to U18s and cricket have a limit on overs for fast pace bowlers which applies up to U17. In softball our focus is the development age of U15. The feedback given on this rule has pointed to the need for a similar limit to be applied to club games at the U13 and U15 level. Some Associations have taken on such an initiative; other Associations are considering it for the 2011/12 season.
SNZ Coaching ResourcesU13 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 SNZ Coach Development CoursesU13 Rookie Sox Pitching & Catching Module $10 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: Coaching Centre or contact a Softball NZ Regional Game Development Officer for details of the next course in your region. Useful Pitching WebsitesCheri Kempf, ISF pitching advisor - Club K Pitching Academy Ernie Parker Pitching - Video clips, pitching advice, question forum Bill Hillhouse - House of Pitching Cindy Bristow - instructional information |
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