Pitching practice

Hannah Frey|November 25, 2013

Liz Izworski, 9 before the game she warmed up with all her drills and practiced her pitching. During the game she pitched the best she could. Giving the team a competitive game. Photo courtesy of Sarah Frey, 12
Liz Izworski, 9, before the game she warmed up with all her drills and practiced her pitching. During the game she pitched the best she could. She gave the opposing team a competitive game. Photo courtesy of Sarah Frey.

Pitchers have to practice in a different way from other players. Liz Izworski, 9, has been pitching for six years. When Izworski started pitching her control needed a lot of work. Six years later, Liz has for pitches:

  • Two change ups
  • Drop ball
  • Curve ball
  • Fastball

“I have practiced and worked a lot on my pitching. I have had a lot of help from my dad and pitching coach,” said Izworski.

There are many types of ways to practice your pitching:

  • Flicking drills
  • Perfect old pitches
  • Develop new pitches
  • Practicing pitching to a friend

“I practice a lot and even now when I practice more complicated drills I always start with my flicking drills so warm up. Sometimes the littlest things make the biggest impact,” said Izworski.

To be a good pitcher you have to practice just like any other sport.