Finding a good pre-motion can be an important component of feeling loose and relaxed throughout your pitch! I am always surprised to hear how many people have not heard of “the slide step” so I wanted to go over it today! What it is and how (when done correctly) it can help your pitcher feel…
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In today’s video I am going over what pre-tracking is, why it’s problematic, and how you can potentially fix it!
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In today’s video, I talk about pre-tracking: what it is and why it’s a problem!
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Today, Coach Phil is answering a follower question about the pre-motion and load, why it’s important and how it ties in to the rest of the pitch
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It’s a question that has been debated over and over again…well at least it has been between Coach Phil and myself! The pitching pre-motion…is it better to have a backswing, or is it better to have no backswing? Coach Phil and I are on opposite ends of the spectrum on this topic. I am a…
Read MoreIn today’s video I tell you how to avoid letting your pre-motion mess up the rest of your pitch.
Read MoreYou 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 MoreThere are a number of ways you can tip your pitches—that is, accidentally give away what pitch you’re throwing to the batter or opposing base coach. Probably the most obvious is simply not hiding your grip well; there are a number of pitches with distinctive grips, and if someone on the opposing team can see your hand while you’re finding your grip on the ball, you could be in trouble. BUT, there is another common giveaway that I’ve come across a few times recently in some of my pitching lessons. Ask yourself this: are you 100% sure your pre-motion is the same every time?
Read MoreDrive foot turn out can be a doorstop in a young softball pitcher’s development. The consequences are obvious, but the cause is much more difficult to derive. In this video, Joe explains how lack of physical strength and flexibility contribute to one of the most common technical mistakes in young pitchers.
Read MoreToday I’m bringing you the fourth and final part of my windmill pitching pre-motion series. So far in parts 1-3, we’ve talked about improper loading, load foot rotation, and detrimental backswings. Now your load is terrific, your load foot is solid, and your backswing is under control or nonexistent. Is there anything else you can do in your pre-motion that may be detrimental to your pitch? Unfortunately, yes. The Fastpitch Power instructors advocate generally minimalistic pre-motions, and we believe that a lot of excess “noise” in your pre-motion can hurt you immediately and in the long run. Read on to find out why.