Coaches Corner

Rochester Youth Fastpitch Softball Association is focused on developing the next generation of softball players. To help us accomplish this goal, we will continuously update this page with resources for our coaches and volunteers. 

Intro to hitting

In the first instructional video of the 2025 season, our director of player development Chad Buchman introduces the basic approach to teaching new and developing batters the fundamentals of a good softball swing.

Throwing Progression: Lesson 1 – The Basics

The fundamentals of throwing mechanics are key to developing softball players at all age levels. In this video, Chad outlines the essential elements to throwing the softball.

Throwing Progression: Lesson 2 – Step and stretch

In the second less of throwing progression, Chad brings it all together; step, stretch, Big L and follow through.

Intro to Pitching: Lesson 1 – The basic form

In this first of three videos, Chad demonstrates the foundational aspects of softball pitching.

Intro to Pitching: Lesson 2 – The full sequence

In this video, Chad bring together all of the elements to get the girls set up for early pitching success.

Intro to Pitching: Lesson 3 – Spinning the softball

In the final intro to pitching video, Chad offers an exercise for young pitchers to practice spinning the softball.