5 Basic Steps to a Windup

5 Basic Steps to a Windup

The Windup can be intimidating for players to learn and youth coaches to teach!  Don't let it stop you from learning.  

We'll break down the five steps that go into pitching fro the windup and focus on balance, alignment, and getting your body moving together in the right direction. 

Youth Lessons & Drills Video Library

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  • 5 Basic Steps to a Windup
  • Simple Warmup Drill
  • Working with Young Players
  • Adjusting for a Growing Athlete: Coaches & Parents
  • How to Pitch from the Windup
  • Basic Fastball Grips
  • Warmup: The Backshoe Drill
  • Proper Arm Action: The Blue Pad Drill
  • Proper Arm Action: Bat-Under-Arm Drill
  • Proper Arm Action: Control the Opposite Arm
  • Proper Arm Action: Pitch Stix
  • Hand Position Drill
  • Body Control: The Band-Hip Drill
  • Body Control: Flip and Throw Drill
  • Body Control: The Self-Balance Drill
  • The Crow Hop Drill
  • Body Control: Lawnmower Drill
  • Body Control: Quarterback Drill
  • Body Control: Double Kick Pitching Drill
  • Body Control: The Spin Drill
  • Body Control: Toe Touch Drill
  • Pitching Power: Strong Front Leg Drill
  • Pitching Power: Strong Back Leg Drill
  • Pitching Posture: The Finish Line Drill
  • Pitching Posture: Stay Tall Drill
  • Pitching Posture: Up-the-Mound Drill
  • Two Man Flip Drill
  • Learn the Changeup
  • Changeup Tips for Young Pitchers
  • How to Throw a Curveball
  • Curveball: Broomstick Drill
  • Cool Down Drill