2019 Group Pitching Lessons

A great way to stay “Softball Ready”

7-week program with instruction to help

develop and enhance proper pitching mechanics in a group environment

• When:  Thursday evenings-

January 31st

February 7th, 14th & 28th

March 7th, 14th & 21st

*Dates may change depending on school cancellations

• Time:   Two sessions offered- Please see attached class descriptions for how your child will be placed

Beginner- 5:30-6:30

Advanced- 6:30-7:30   

• Location:      Park Avenue Elementary School

           58 Park Ave.

           Webster, MA 01570

• Cost:  $100.00 Pitching fee, checks made payable to Stacey Alvarado, due on the first night of clinic

• Requirements:  

• Participants need a catcher each week

• Participants must come with a bag with the following items:

Sports cream, glove, water bottle and jacket

Please contact Stacey Alvarado at 508-688-4349 or [email protected] with questions regarding pitching lessons or to sign up for clinic!

SOFTBALL PITCHING CLINIC DETAILS

Instructors: Stacey Alvarado & Roland Bosse

Group Lessons and Private Instruction

Areas of training for beginners

Our softball pitching clinic will focus on teaching the pitchers:

• How to grip and snap the fastball correctly.

• The correct arm circle and drills to strengthen and improve arm speed.

• To develop your balance and explosion in the pitching motion to improve accuracy.

• How to maximize your leg drive and hip strength to create speed.

• The radar gun will be used to track the speed of the fastball.  

• Incorporate strength drills into clinic to promote strength of the pitcher.

• Once correct fastball mechanics are achieved the change-up will be introduced.  

Areas of training for the more advanced pitcher

Our softball pitching clinic will focus on teaching the pitchers:

• Instruction on technical skills.

• Proper mechanics for advanced pitchers: includes learning to throw change, drop, rise, curve and screwball.

• Pitching drills and strength training.

• Techniques and drills for improving velocity and developing arm strength.

• Strategies for getting batters out and working on pitch selection.

• The radar gun will be used to track the speed of the fastball and change-up.