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.
Wrist Snap Spins
Learn the wrist snap that gives a pitch its speed and spin.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand 10 feet from a partner with your pitching arm at your side.
Core: Medium. Keep to your usual pitch count and compare only your own accuracy.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- You, and a partner or a wall
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Softball, partner or wall
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Pitching
The steps
How it works
- Stand 10 feet from a partner with your pitching arm at your side.
- Flick the ball forward using only your wrist.
- Watch for tight 12-to-6 spin.
- Do 30 snaps.
Coaching point
Loose arm, fast wrist.
Safety: Warm up first and stop if your wrist, elbow or shoulder 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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