Game version
Strike-zone game: aim at target squares on a safe backstop, and a partner marks the zones you hit. Keep to your usual number of pitches.
Slow Windmill Circles
Make the windmill arm circle slowly with no ball, step and freeze, to learn a smooth, safe arm path.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand side-on with your feet apart.
Core: Medium. Keep to your usual pitch count and compare only your own accuracy.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- None
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Pitching
The steps
How it works
- Stand side-on with your feet apart.
- Make a slow, full arm circle close to your ear and your hip.
- Step with your stride foot as your arm comes down, and freeze.
- Do 3 sets of 8, no ball and no release.
Coaching point
Big, smooth circle, brush the hip.
Safety: No ball and no throw indoors, so nothing here counts toward your Pitch Smart limits. Stop if your shoulder or elbow hurts.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a target: Less (large), Core (medium), More (small). Keep to your usual pitch count and compare only your own accuracy.
Story
You are the ace painting the corners of the plate.
My best
Beat your own count
Keep to your usual pitch count and compare only your own accuracy. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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