The question of landing on the power line has come up a couple of times now among Fastpitch Power readers, so I want to share my response with all of you. Many people assume that to throw a strike as a windmill pitcher, you want to land on the power line—sounds right, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not quite right. Today we’ll discuss more specifically where you SHOULD be landing.
Read MorePreparation for the spring season starts NOW. Here is a five-month leg strength development program for middle school and high school softball players. It requires only the athlete’s bodyweight and one additional piece of equipment that can be purchased through our store.
Read MoreDo you need to improve your flexibility? Could you actually be TOO flexibile? This week I’m offering a free assessment and exercise plan for anyone who submits their video of this simple, three-exercise test!
Read MoreWhat upper body exercises are safe for softball players? In this post, Joe explains which exercises are the safest and most effective for building upper body strength.
Read MoreAre you looking for a softball specific workout? What exactly do you think makes a workout softball specific? In this post, Joe explains how some “sport specific” exercises are not the best choice for athletes and will actually lead to worse performance on the field.
Read MoreFor this week’s post, I decided to pull some YouTube clips of college softball strength and conditioning off-season workouts. I think it’s important for parents and athletes to realize the physical committment it takes to be a part of a high level program. If you plan on playing softball in college, this will be your reality.
Read MoreHave you ever watched an amazing athlete and thought “Wow, it looks like they’re not even trying”? Or have you seen a pitcher who looks completely relaxed even though she’s delivering a 65mph fastball? Using a simple analogy, Joe will explain how and why this happens. He will also describe how athletes and coaches should design strength training programs to promote effortless, optimal performance.
Read MoreWant to start a strength training program but don’t know where to begin? The hardest part is getting started! In this post, I provide a workout-template and exercise demonstrations of every training component that should be included in a complete, softball-specific workout.
Read MoreWho doesn’t want to get faster? In this blog, Joe explains what factors contribute to running speed, and demonstrates a lower body speed and strength training routine that requires minimal equipment and space.
Read MoreIn this video, I explain and demonstrate proper technique for throwing medicine balls to improve pitching performance. Simply twisting and throwing heavy medicine balls is not enough to improve pitching-specific capacity. These exercises should reinforce proper pitching mechanics, and improve pitching-specific mechanics that many young pitchers struggle to command.
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