Pitching Basics
Speed & Command: The Importance of the Throw Zone
In today’s video post, Coach Phil elaborates further on the importance of establishing and maintaining a solid throw zone, particularly when it comes to achieving maximum speed and command
Read MoreWhy Won’t The Ball Go Where I Want It To Go?
Before each of my pitching lessons (especially when we meet for the very first time), I ask my students what they struggle with the most. Other than wanting to throw harder (which I gave my opinion on in last week’s post) the most common response I get goes something like this: “When I throw my…
Read MorePitching Grips
Hi there! Coach Jill here. In today’s video post, I am discussing and demonstrating all of the different grips we teach for the various pitches. I know there are a lot of different ways to teach spin pitches, but these are the grips that I personally have used throughout my career, and they are the…
Read MorePalm Up vs Palm Down
In today’s video, I answer a question I received several times while giving a coaches clinic. It addresses the difference between having the palm up and the palm down during the pitch delivery
Read MoreCalling Pitches
In today’s post, I answer a frequently asked follower question regarding the pitcher/catcher relationship and more importantly, the most effective way to call pitches.
Read MorePitching Speed & Movement: The Importance of Front Side Resistance
In today’s post, I discuss the importance of front side resistance in windmill pitching, and in many other athletic movements
Read MoreIs Forearm Fire For Old Men?
In Today’s post, I answer a reader question regarding what you should do when dealing with a coach (or coaches) that still teach “hello elbow.”
Read MoreTiming the Track
In this video, I answer a reader question and discuss the correct timing of the “track” during the pitching motion
Read MoreVirtual Pitching Lessons!
Hello everyone! Coach Jill here with something exciting! Do you have a pitcher who you think would benefit from our teaching style? Have you been following Fastpitch Power for a while and love what we teach but live in an area where there are no instructors? Have you been working with your pitcher(s) on our…
Read MoreThe Arm Circle
Today, I discuss the arm circle and its relationship to the power line and throw zone
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