Over the past couple of weeks I’ve found myself sending these videos to a lot of people, either in response to questions I’ve received or after working with them in person. No matter what age or level you are, I guarantee your leg drive can get better. For the extreme majority of you, I’m willing to bet it could get A LOT better. However, it’s definitely not going to get better with practice alone.
Read MoreIn today’s video, I explain why you need more than just speed to be a successful pitcher, and how you can pitch very successfully even if you’re not as fast as some of your competition.
Read MoreIn this week’s video, I continue my series on alternative methods of conditioning for softball. This week I introduce how to use the medicine ball for both individual and team conditioning workouts. These exercises are appropriate for all ages and levels. I’ve also given you 8 weeks of conditioning workouts that are both space and time efficient, and are best utilized after a skill lesson, practice or game.
Read MoreIf you’re in the New York tri-state area (or are willing to travel there) and are looking for hitting and/or fielding instruction this summer, you can get lessons from former Alabama star and National Champion Cassie Reilly-Boccia. Read on for more info and a flier.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreThis summer I have an NCAA Softball National Champion assisting me at my gym. I couldn’t be more excited for my athletes, as she has already established herself as a role model off the diamond as well. On her first day, I think I had more questions for her than she did for me. Listen to what she had to say about her team’s off-season workouts.
Read MoreWhile the whole Schonberg family was watching college softball this past weekend, Texas pitcher Blaire Luna’s mechanics really stood out to us! She exemplifies so many of the things we’re trying to teach. Take a look!
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreI got an email last week from a reader asking if our pitching articles followed a particular progression. I thought it would be very useful to compile some of our pitching articles and videos into a guide that could be used either by a complete beginner or by a pitcher who is transitioning from a different style to the one we teach. Reader, if you’re seeing this, thanks for the suggestion! Your email kept bouncing back so I’m sorry I was only able to reply this way. But now, everyone can benefit!
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