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The Importance of Boundaries During Fastpitch Softball Tournaments as a Parent Apr 11, 2023

As a parent of a fastpitch softball player, it can be easy to become fully immersed in the excitement and intensity of tournament weekends. However, it's important to set healthy boundaries to avoid becoming overwhelmed and to ensure that both you and your young athlete have a positive tournament...

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The Importance of a Confident Mindset in Softball Mar 27, 2023

Confidence is key in any sport, and softball is no exception. As coaches, it is our responsibility to help our players develop a confident approach to the game. This means eliminating the fear of making mistakes and instilling a belief that aggressive mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow....

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Do you want a Motivated or Disciplined Player? Feb 25, 2023

Send all your pitching questions to [email protected] & I’ll answer them on this podcast! Also, nominate a player of the week to be featured!!!

@fastpitchprep Coaches all say they want motivated players. The discussion today revolves around the fact that motivation is not a...

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What does it mean to get “Stacked?” Feb 23, 2023

Stacked: Back Hip, Back Knee, Back Shoulder in line at release

Working a firm front side & keeping our head, neck, and spine in alignment doing rapid fire (with control) arm circles using different weights and sizes of plyo balls

Use code “DR3-5” for @highlevelthrowinghlt balls...

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How to Prevent "Daddy/Mommy Ball" in the Game of Softball? Feb 03, 2023

"Daddy ball" refers to a situation in which a coach or team leader favors their own child or children over other players on the team, often giving them preferential treatment or playing time. This can create a negative and unfair environment for the other players and can lead to issues such as...

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