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Why Pitchers (& All Players) Need Emotional Support from Parents Mar 14, 2023

Here are some ways that emotional support can benefit a pitcher:

  1. Reducing Stress: Softball pitching can be a high-pressure activity, and having a supportive parent can help to reduce the stress that comes with it. When a pitcher feels like their parent is on their side and rooting for them, it...

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Why is Parent Involvement Critical for Pitchers Mar 13, 2023


  1. Emotional Support: Softball pitching can be a demanding and challenging activity, and having a supportive parent can help a pitcher navigate the ups and downs that come with the sport. A parent who is emotionally invested and supportive can help a pitcher develop a positive mindset and build...

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Struggle with Driving your Center of Gravity Forward? Mar 12, 2023

Break your motion up! Focus on your drive, pause & make sure your stacked, then fire

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Are you smooth? Are you controlled? Mar 11, 2023

Rhythm = Accuracy 

In order to have rhythm, you need to work on smooth and controlled movement drills. 

Ash is a doing a great example of FEELING the rhythm in her body

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Are you Transitioning from Hello Elbow to Internal Rotation? Mar 10, 2023

Working with 9 year old Miss Hadley during our second session together Transitioning from Linear/Hello Elbow to Internal Rotation/Rotational

Do you need guidance with transitioning? Check out DR3FastpitchU: Pitching 102

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Tricking the Beginners to Simplify Windups Mar 07, 2023

Simplifying windups for beginners but tricking them into thinking this is a DRILL so they don’t stress about the change

All of them liked the simple movements too at the end of the clinic

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Importance of Stretching Before & After Physical Activity Mar 06, 2023

Why do we NEED to properly warm our bodies up before & after physical activity?!?!

 

Before:

1. Improved range of motion: Stretching can help increase your range of motion and flexibility, which is essential for pitchers to achieve proper mechanics and maximize their pitch velocity....

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Pitching is Very Similar to Hitting Mar 05, 2023
Pitching, hitting, throwing, running…. So many similarities throughout movement patterns. Most girls have been running longer than playing softball. Most girls have been hitting longer than pitching. 
 
Make the connections!!! Combine the movements. Make the brain see / feel the...
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