Fastpitch Softball: The Windmill Pitcher

by Barry Sammons

""The Windmill Pitcher" is the most comprehensive book on fastpitch pitching that I have read. It is an excellent reference for both coaches and pitchers." -- Ernie Parker, world-renowned pitching coach "I now have a comprehensive reference book to offer the people who contact me about pitching. The chapter on increasing ball speed is outstanding. There was an incredible need for this book and I thank Barry for writing it." -- Sherry Werner, PhD, lead researcher, International Olympic Committee's Submission on Biomechanics and Physiology "One of the most comprehensive fastpitch instructional books on the market today. A must addition for any coach's library." -- Art Certosimo, DuPage County, Illinois Barry Simmons has been a pitcher in men's fastpitch softball leagues at all levels for 35 years. Also a student of art and design, Sammons used his knowledge to develop many of the illustrations used in the book. He is an attorney for the Milwaukee, Wisconsin firm of Quarles & Brady.

Genres: Sports

178 pages, Paperback

First published January 11, 1997

Reviews

[Rick · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are many books out there on softball, especially fastpitch softball. Some cover coaching, some cover drills, and still others cover the windmill pitch in fastpitch softball. Here are eight good ones: (General) Softball: Fast and Slow Pitch…ISBN-1570280258; and The Louisville Slugger Complete Book of Women’s Fast-Pitch Softball…ISBN-0805058095 --- (Coaching) Coaching Fastpitch Softball Successfully…ISBN-0880115467; and Successful Coaching…ISBN-0880116668 --- (Drills) Softball: Steps to Success…ISBN-0873227948; and Softball Skills & Drills…ISBN-0736033645 --- (Pitching) The Softball Pitching Edge…ISBN-0736038256; and Fastpitch Softball: The Windmill Pitcher…ISBN-1570281408.

This softball pitching book is particularly good for beginning coaches and players. Teaches the basics of windmill pitching. One weakness of this book is the inclusion of line drawings rather than pictures to help drive home particular points. Chapters are organized around mechanics and ball control.

[Dirk McCall · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read it and done it...but don't really get "it". This year I have switched to the slingshot delivery. Basically dumping this instruction. Lame illustrations throughout.

[Kaylin · Rating 4 out of 5]

i am in to softball so i got this book. i just leaned how to pitch properly last month and this is a great book for pitching beginers... good!