Balance and Timing
In today’s video, I talk about balance and timing in the windmill pitch.
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Lift vs. Extension in the Change Up
In today’s video I discuss a very common issue that many pitchers have with their change-ups.
Read MoreRotation in Windmill Pitching
A follow up to Joe’s last video about the involvement of rotational movement in the windmill pitch. This is an important concept to understand!
Read MoreWhy You Should Stop Saying “Release Point”
“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 MoreIs Softball Pitching a Rotational Movement?
In this week’s video I explain the importance of rotational movement in the windmill pitching sequence. Although softball pitching doesn’t appear to be powered by rotation in the same way batting is, control of rotation is what allows athletes to achieve critical positions throughout the delivery.
Read MoreTrack Quickly, Not Early
You must be in a tracked sideways K position to deliver the ball, but WHEN you get into that position is extremely important. More in the video!
Read MoreQuick Tip: Making Sure Your Arm is on the Power Line
Since 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 MoreWhere Drive Throughs Go Wrong
Last 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 MoreAn Extremely Common Drive-Through Problem
I 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 MoreTroubleshooting Forearm Fire
There are a lot of things that can go wrong in your motion that may prevent you from whipping your arm properly. In today’s video, I’ll go over some of them!
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