Advice for Uncommitted Seniors
If you’re a high school senior not committed to a college, the fall can be a difficult but important time if you want to play softball. Watch today’s video for some advice.
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Quick Tip: Indoor “Distance” Drills
The weather has been beautiful here in Pittsburgh, and I’m hoping it will hold out for a while yet so my girls can continue practicing outdoors as much as possible! But regardless, the post-work daylight hours are getting shorter, many people struggle with changing field use permissions in the fall, and it’s going to get chilly eventually.
Read MoreThe “Beat Your Streak” Game
Although we receive a ton of questions on a wide variety of topics, 90% of them are “How do I fix ____.” No matter what is giving you trouble, you can use this game to fix ANY problem!
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a College Softball Player
Now that most college-bound athletes will be leaving for school this week or next, I thought it was an appropriate time to give some insight into the daily responsibilities and experience of a college student athlete. It’s important for athletes and families to realize that the School:Softball:Social ratio differs at each division, each conference, and most likely at each school. Here are some first-hand accounts of a day in the life of a college softball player.
Read MoreAre you hurting your progress by cheating at your drills?
This general concept is true of any pitching drill, but I want to focus specifically on arm isolation drills today. For those just learning to pitch, and those who are trying to switch to forearm fire style from something else, arm isolation drills are very important for learning the correct arm whip. However, it’s very easy to cheat at these drills—so easy, in fact, that you may be cheating without even realizing it! Are you unknowingly hurting your development?
Read MoreHow Should Your Fastball Spin?
If this isn’t the number one question we receive via email and comments, it’s definitely at least in the top three. However, it’s not the question you should be asking. What you want to know is: how much should you CARE how your fastball is spinning?
Read MoreThe 3-Step Speed Plan
Have you been working hard at improving your mechanics, but growing frustrated by not gaining as much speed as you’d like to? This plan is for you.
Read MoreReader question: does illegal pitching really matter?
This question comes from Michelle:
Read MoreI am watching the USA play in the World Cup today. When watching the Canadian and US pitchers, I noticed that their drag foot is not touching the ground. It is really noticeable in the slow-mo replays. Why is no one commenting on this? The pitcher even goes back and covers her track each time…which is funny to me. Do they stop worrying past HS, College, or does it really matter?
5 Signs College is Going to Be a Bad Experience
Here are 5 bad habits you need to kick BEFORE you get to college.
Read MoreMore on Change Up Trouble
My daughter still leans forward while throwing the flip. She also uses her arm too much, instead of her wrist, I believe. Any advice on how to stop this? Thanks!
This question comes from Liz, and I think a lot of people are affected by these issues. Read on for the answers!
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