Pittsburgh just got its first snow of the year! Unless you’re in a warm place, you’re probably stuck in a gym for at least 2-3 more months. There aren’t many advantages to pitching on a gym floor, but there is one: TAPE! Today you’re going to learn how some strategically placed tape strips can aid your pitching practice.
Read MoreToday’s video continues with the theme of making the most of your off-season!
Read More“How much should my daughter be practicing?” and “what should we be working on?” are two of my most consistently frequently asked questions, both from readers writing in and from my own students. Since the off-season is the time when people seem to be the most unsure, here is a list of resources you can use as a training guide!
Read MoreNo matter how much success you’ve had, there’s always another level. More in the video!
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In this week’s video, I share with you my favorite demonstration that I use to explain to my athletes the reasons behind the things we do in the gym. This exercise will show your athletes how focusing on technical details and “the big picture” leads to much greater improvement than simply by “pushing harder”.
Read MoreSometimes you’ve got to pitch the next game and there’s just no time. Find out what to do in the video!
Read MoreOne of our followers, William, asked about calling pitches as a coach! Check out the video.
Read MoreIn my last post, we discussed some of the problems that can arise if your arms and legs are “asleep”—meaning your arm movements are dominated by your shoulder rather than your actual arms, and/or your leg movements are dominated by your hips rather than your legs. This can cause poor speed, bad movement pitches, inability to whip your arm, and in many cases, pain. Today we’re going to talk about WHY this happens in some pitchers and what you can do about it.
Read MoreThis week’s video is the answer to a great question from Alissa, one of our youtube followers: do college recruiters look for full commitment in JUST softball? Or do they prefer other sports as well?
Read MoreIf you’re going through each year without changing your pitching routine, it’s time to reconsider your strategy. Each season—spring, summer, fall, and winter—is different, and accordingly, each should have it’s own goals.
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