Becoming More Aggressive Without Compromising your Pitching Mechanics

In order to achieve maximum pitching velocity, it’s important to push as hard as you can off the pitching rubber and get the most out of your stride. However, if doing so messes up your posture and timing, you will actually lose speed. Watch the video to learn how to be aggressive without sacrificing your pitching mechanics.

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How to Read a Hitter as a Catcher, Part 2

In part 1 I discussed how catchers can determine what pitches to call by looking at factors like the hitter’s height, body type, hand position, and stance. In part 2, we’re going to discuss how to factor in whether she is up or back in the batter’s box.

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Kettlebell Conditioning Workouts for Softball

In this week’s video, I show you two awesome at-home workouts using the kettlebell. I demonstrate 8 exercises, a beginner routine of 4 exercises and a more advanced routine of 4 exercises. I also show you how to design and progress your kettlebell conditioning workouts.

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How to Read a Batter as a Catcher

Continuing my catching series, today’s video discusses how you as a catcher can determine where to set up for pitch location by taking a look at the batter’s stance, setup, body type, and other factors.

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Best Cardio Equipment for Softball Players

In the next couple videos, I will show you the best pieces of cardio equipment for softball players that I use in my gym. I know for a fact, cardio is not something many softball athletes look forward to, especially if it involves too much running. In these videos, you will see alternative ways to implement cardio, without the use of a treadmill, elliptical, or having to go for a long run.

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How a Catcher Can Make a Pitcher More Effective

In today’s video Coach Jill and I are going to talk a little about catcher framing. Subtle framing can make a huge difference in the number of strike calls you get from an umpire, but if you’re too dramatic with your framing, you can actually take away strike calls. More in the video!

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Are Your Batting Mechanics Hurting Your Back?

In this week’s video, I show you one way to prevent or reduce back pain caused during batting practice. The solution does NOT just include exercises, and this video is NOT just for athletes. Coaches, this week I show you how to upgrade your eye for efficient movement mechanics during the swing to help keep your athletes durable.

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TRX Home Workout for Softball

In this week’s video, I’m back with a TRX home workout for softball players and family members. The TRX is the most versatile home gym and costs a fraction of a machine or treadmill. It’s a body weight-training tool that you can use indoors, in your garage or in the backyard. In the video I explain the benefits of total body, body weight training and take you through a workout.

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Catchers Think, Pitchers Execute

Today’s video discusses the pitcher-catcher relationship, and how important it is for catchers to be able to control some or all of the thought process of getting batters out so that the pitchers can focus only on executing pitches.

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How to Keep Your Front Side Closed

In last week’s video, I introduced reasons why your athlete has difficulty keeping their front side closed during pitching or batting. In this week’s videos I explain, in detail, the physical contributors to front side stability. In the second video I give you a routine of exercises that every athlete can you to build a solid front side for pitching or batting.

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