| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立體育學院 === 教練研究所 === 89 === Fastpitch softball became a women''s Olympic sport in 1996. Underhand pitching presents power and acceleration characters same with baseball. But windmill style is different than baseball pitching. Pitcher is the key ingredient and make such much a significant contribution in fastpitch.
The subjects of this research are the pitchers chosen from the final games of 1999 I.S.F.Ⅵ Junior Women''s World Championship. This report is intended to collect as much of information derived from the publications, books and experiences. The report contains the results of what author had been learning during 4 years of research and 29 years experiences of pitcher and pitching coach. The content of the report is composed of six parts. There are chapter one fastpitch development, chapter two fitness training, chapter three technique and mechanics, chapter four pitching tactics and strategies, chapter five pitching psychology, chapter six health management. It is a appropriate to expand on some physiological basics and exercise physiology protocols to maximize results for achieving peak pitching performance.
The human mind and feelings can be trained with scientific theory and experience to support proper mechanics and physical conditioning. Applying pitching knowledge before training is the main purpose of this report. It will provide a comprehensive understanding of the aspects of pitching benefiting coaches and players on developing effective ways and reaching individual potential.
Key words:Softball,Fastpitch,Pitching,Pitcher
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