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What I am looking for is a simple quick effective way to teach young girls how to pitch. Here is my scenario: I have a 15'x30' space inside an elementary school's 'all purpose room' in which to work as part of 3 stations (others are working on hitting and fielding). I have about an hour and a half total to work with groups of 3 (3 station 'shifts'). I don't think drills are the way to go here and this is not a plea for someone to come and do a pitching clinic.These girls range from about 9-11 years old and are beginners who want to have a decent level of competency for the spring rec ball season.We only have 1 evening a week for a total of 9 sessions to accomplish this. So far, I have constructed 3 tape-down power lines and 3 taped strike zones. My idea so far is to start them at about 8 feet away from their target and slowly go thru the motion, looking for the straight step, turning the body sideways to the target, the straight arm circle, the correct release point, then gradually have them back up and proportionately speed up their motion. Any specific hints, suggestions, and ideas are welcome. Remember, these are young beginners, and remember the time and space constraints that I am working with, and that the objective is a reasonable degree of competency, but I want them to do it with the proper mechanics (I don't believe in compromising good mechanics just to get it over the plate) I welcome your input folks! Thanks--remember--SIMPLE & EFFECTIVE! ;D