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Step 1
Find a comfortable position on the pitching rubber. Many pitchers pitch from either the third base side or the first base side, while some pitch from the middle. Find what position works best for you to throw your pitches most effectively.
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Step 2
Determine where you want to hold the ball as you are reading your catcher's signs. The best way for a beginner to hold the ball is in the glove, so that you can change your grip on the ball without the batter or a runner seeing your grip. Hold your glove at a comfortable position somewhere between your waist and chest.
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Step 3
Take a step back with your kicking leg before bringing it up and going into your windup. This is a good way to add balance to your windup.
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Step 4
Kick your leg up as high as you want for comfortable balance. Some pitchers only have a moderate leg kick, while other pitchers have their knee up at waist level. Do what you need to balance yourself the best you can.
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Step 5
Figure out what you are most comfortable doing with your arms. Some pitchers bring their arms all the way over their heads, while others keep them in front of their waist or chest. Determine what works best for you.
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Step 6
Bring your arm back to throw the pitch. Your arm should drop behind you and point toward second base. This will cause your front hip to raise higher than your back hip in preparation of for your stride.
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Step 7
Push off the rubber with your back foot as your arm comes around and you throw the pitch and your front foot lands. This will add velocity to your pitch and keep the pressure off your arm.
