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NFCA Youth Virtual Coaches Clinic: An Introduction to Pitching

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2024 - Youth Virtual Coaches Clinic

If you’ve ever wondered, “Where do I start with youth pitchers?” this course is for you. The NFCA Youth Pitching Virtual Clinic is designed specifically for coaches and parents working with pitchers ages 6U–12U.

Across two dynamic sessions, you’ll learn directly from some of the game’s best instructors as they break down the essentials every young pitcher needs to succeed.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Pitching non-negotiables: grips, stance, and mechanics

  • Common flaws and simple, effective fixes

  • How to build both accuracy and velocity in young pitchers

  • Answers to frequently asked pitching questions from real coaches and parents

This clinic goes beyond theory; you’ll walk away with actionable drills, strategies, and teaching points you can implement immediately. Whether you’re a parent helping your child build confidence or a coach developing a team of future NFCA All-Americans, this course equips you with the tools to lay the foundation for long-term success.

Why Book This Course?
Because great pitching doesn’t happen by accident, it starts with the right foundation. This clinic gives you the expert guidance and practical tools you need to make pitching both effective and fun at the youth level.

Start your pitcher’s journey the right way. Book today and build the future, one pitch at a time.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to the Panelist
  • Pitching Kinetic Chain
  • Grip 2 and 4 Seams
  • Stance
  • Load
  • Barrel Motion
  • One and Two Arm Lock & Load
  • Lift
  • Landing
  • Release
  • Mastering the Mound: Balance, Direction, and Development in Pitching
  • Developing Safe and Effective Pitching Mechanics for Young Softball Players
  • Player-Centered Pitching: Encouraging Autonomy, Competition, and Command
  • Pitching Plate Positioning and Stepping Mechanics for Accuracy and Velocity
  • Pitching Priorities for Inexperienced Players: What to Focus on When Time is Limited
  • How and When to Start Coaching Young Pitchers
  • Should Pitchers Leave the Ground: Understanding Crow Hops, Power, and Health Risks
  • Is Pitching Motion a Matter of Preference or Is One Best for Beginners?
  • Does Push Foot Position Affect Power and Mechanics?
  • Where Should a Pitcher’s Head Be During Push-Off and Release?
  • Does a Longer Stride Equal More Pitching Speed?
  • Practice vs. Game Troubleshooting: Control
  • In Practice vs. In Game Troubleshooting: Confidence
  • Should 12U Softball Pitching Be Taught in Stages or as a Full Motion?
  • Why So Much Talk About Wrist Flips in Softball Pitching?
  • NFCA Virtual Coaches Clinic: An Introduction to Pitching - Session 1
  • NFCA Virtual Coaches Clinic: An Introduction to Pitching - Session 2
  • Session 1 Presentation Slides
  • Session 1 Presentation Slides (Downloadable)

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