Sticking the Finish

In today’s video, I’m going to show you a great self-help tool that will enable you to diagnose your own pitching mechanics. NOTE: this method should be reserved for practice only. For safety reasons, in a game you must quickly prepare yourself to field your position after releasing the ball.

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Don’t Take Shortcuts When Learning New Skills

Today I just wanted to talk a little about learning new skills in general. Especially when it comes to athletics, there are often little things you can do to make certain skills easier but still sort of get the job done. But do you want to just get the job done, or do you want to excel at it? Though it may be tough, and the learning curve may be steep, there are no shortcuts to optimal technique in any skill. More in the video!

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Hitting Drill for Full Bat Extension

We shared this hitting drill in a newsletter several months ago (subscribe to get these things early!), but the beginning of the high school softball season has reminded me just how many softball players swing their bats with a short follow through right after contact with the ball. ACCELERATING and EXTENDING the bat through the point of contact, rather, is critical to hitting with power and to all parts of the field.

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Correcting Excess Shoulder Lift While Pitching

Last week I got a great question in the comments of one of my posts. I replied to the comment, but since the question addressed a problem that is EXTREMELY common among pitchers—lifting the shoulder, or allowing the shoulder to engage and control the arm circle—I decided that it would be beneficial for everyone to see my answer.

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Off Season to In Season: Making the Transition

Are you stronger, faster, better than you were at this time last year?
With your spring and summer seasons (in season) just around the corner, it’s time to step back and honestly evaluate the results of your off season work and make good use of the pre-season to prepare yourself for game conditions. The transition should not be that difficult if you spent the off season pushing the envelope to make yourself a better athlete.

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How to Practice Pitching Safely During Injury Recovery

One of the most difficult things about being injured for an athlete is the time spent inactive during recovery. While you definitely shouldn’t push yourself, there are some simple windmill pitching drills that are likely safe for you to do while you’re recovering. They’re not intense or complicated, but they can be enough to keep you sharp.Today’s video will take you through an easy routine. ALWAYS ask your doctor before proceeding to work out.

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Building Speed and Power: Don’t Sweat the Results

There can be many obstacles standing between a pitcher and her maximum speed potential. One of the biggest, I feel, is too strong a focus being placed on throwing strikes from too young an age. In today’s video, I’m going to share some drills that ONLY emphasize power.

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