“Release point” is very common universal terminology across pretty much all pitching styles. I’m sure you’ve all heard it, said it, and worried about yours being “off.” While there is technically a precise moment in time and spot in the air when the ball breaks contact with your fingers, I believe that thinking about this “point” can be counterproductive.
Read MoreHello readers! I’m back from vacation! As the resident Fastpitch Power webmaster, I was greeted with hundreds of spam comments (fun fun!). I tried to go through them all to make sure none of them were real, but it is definitely possible I missed some. If you left a comment on our site anytime since October 16 and it was never approved or answered, please feel free to re-post it on any article, including this one! I’m sincerely sorry for the inconvenience. Anytime we fail to answer one of your questions, chances are there was some technical website issue that prevented us from seeing it. You may always ask twice, or contact us directly if we don’t respond to your first question in a timely manner. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Read MoreHi everyone! My articles will be on hiatus until Thanksgiving while I’m away traveling. Joe’s and Phil’s posts will continue as usual. Thanks as always for your continued interest in Fastpitch Power! —Carly
Read MoreAfter Coach Phil’s excellent video from the other day about how you can use plank drills to test your core strength and improve your drive-through, I decided it was important to break down the plank drill a little bit for those of you who have not done it before.
Read MoreSince the forearm fire release and power line concept are two of the very first things you learn as a student of Fastpitch Power’s method or similar methods, it’s natural for a lot of pitchers to forget to focus on the power line as they advance in their training. Here are some simple reminders about the power line concept. Even if you don’t think this will apply to you, please read, especially if you tend to miss inside and/or outside!
Read MoreLast week I talked about the phases of the drive-through and how your body moves differently in each phase. I mentioned that this is something that MANY pitchers struggle with, but if you’re one of those pitchers, you may not fully understand why. Today we’re going to look at the top cause of not executing both phases of the drive through.
Read MoreI know I’ve been talking about drive-throughs a lot lately, but I’m finding that the drive-through is the area where MOST windmill pitchers—even otherwise very accomplished pitchers—are almost universally lacking. Not only will a weak drive through rob you of speed, but it can also cause a chain reaction of countless other mechanical problems. There is a particular concept related to the drive-through that I think a lot of pitchers struggle with, and that’s what we’re going to discuss today.
Read MoreWhen you’re learning to pitch on your own, or practicing on your own between pitching lessons, it can often be difficult to figure out what you’re doing right and what you’re doing wrong, and which problems should be addressed first. Yet, it’s very important to make sure you’re practicing good mechanics and not just reinforcing bad habits. Here are some of our favorite, nearly foolproof self-check resources that you can use when you’re unsure and/or when your pitching coach isn’t around.
Read MoreAre you struggling with your change up? One of the most common problems with change-up performance is poor hand position. Poor hand position can lead to a number of undesirable results, but particularly if your change-up is too fast, this is the post for you. We’ll take a closer look at two of the most popular change-up styles and analyze how the hand position around the circle differs from the fastball.
Read MoreVideo feedback is one of the most valuable training tools for an athlete. Here are some simple resources you can use for video analysis on your own!
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