Difference between infield and outfield throws

[iMlearning]

What are the basic differences between an infield throw and an outfield throw? Is it mainly outfield using the reverse windmill for longer throws and infield making a quicker throw by taking the ball straight back to glove (if that's even necessary for the play)? From there, are the mechanics identical?
I realize outfield would also use the crow hop at times, so the foot work would be different.
Anything else?

 

[JAD]

It is difficult to explain correctly, so I would recommend you search YouTube for some instructional videos demonstrating the differences, but an outfield throw usually involves a 'crow hop' and an elongated arm movement. Infield throws are short and crisp, but you need to guard against girls who throw 'sidearm' or by their ears.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

I stay low and don't stand up, and sort of side arm the infield throw. It looks identical to batting. Yes, it is hard to explain.

 

[SBFAMILY]

Softball Skills.com Kobata does a good job of explaining why you don't have time in the infield to wind up to get an out on a slapper.

 

[austinwass]

The sequence of the throw will be different for infielders/catchers and outfielders depending on how much time they have. The arm actions change as well as the stride length and the timing of what the lower body, trunk and upper body are doing, ultimately the entire sequence will change.

Throwing mechanics in general are taught incorrectly, so in order to understand how the arm action and sequences change between infield/catching and outfielder, the proper throwing pattern needs to be established first. After this is learned, changing the sequence and changing the intensities of the throw are much easier to implement. High Level Throwing Patterns must be established before learning the practical application of positional throwing.

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