DR3 Fastpitch Blog

One of my DR3 moms messaged me after her daughter’s first month of high school ball. She said:

“Coach D, she’s sore every Monday, stiff every Thursday, and nervous every Friday because she never feels ready to compete.”

This isn’t just about soreness—it’s about confidence.

And when a pitcher does...

If your daughter wants to throw harder, with better control — this is what needs to click:

1. Wind-Up

• Leg lift

• Hip separation

• Shoulder rotation
  This phase sets the tone for rhythm and momentum.

2. Stride

• Transfers energy from back leg to front

• Builds power from the grou

  ...

I see it all the time…

Parents bring their daughters to me and say,
"She just can't throw hard"
or
"Her release is off."

But here's what I’ve learned after years of coaching pitchers:

Pitching isn’t just about the arm.
It’s about the entire body working in sync.

And when ONE part of the chain breaks...

In today’s game, it’s tempting to chase the next pitch, the next milestone, the next shiny number.

But Coach D is here to say it loud:

More pitches doesn’t make you elite. Better command does.

Adding too fast can backfire—leading to injury, frustration, and burnout. Rushing mastery just for t...

Twenty-one batters. Twenty-one outs. No hits. No walks. No errors. No one reaches base.

A perfect game.

It’s one of the rarest accomplishments in sports—for a reason. Perfection leaves no margin for error. It demands flawless execution, focus, and nerves of steel.

But here’s the part we often for...

It’s easy to scroll through social media, see everyone announcing new pitches and velocity PRs, and feel like your daughter is falling behind.

But here’s the truth: faster isn’t always better.

Coach D knows it firsthand—after seven injuries in seven years, all from pushing too hard, too soon. The ...

Sometimes, the fix isn’t physical—it’s visual.

Here’s a fast (and often surprising) way to help your daughter throw more strikes today:

Adjust her eye level.

Yep. It’s that simple.

If she’s consistently throwing high?
👉 Have her aim lower.

If she’s constantly spiking pitches in the dirt?
👉 Tell...

Want to fix your pitcher’s control issues? Don’t start with the arm. Start at the feet.

Yes, you read that right. The most overlooked part of a pitcher’s accuracy is often her plant leg.

Here’s what I teach every athlete I work with, from 9U to college commits:

“Your front side is your brake pe

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It’s the bottom of the fourth. Two outs. Runner on second.
Your daughter gets the sign, winds up… ball four.

Another missed spot. Another missed chance.

Naturally, most parents and coaches jump to the go-to solution: “She needs to fix her mechanics.”

But what if I told you that’s not the real iss...

You never know what will light a spark in your daughter.

Maybe it’s that first perfect pitch... or maybe it’s pulling a flag, scoring a touchdown, and realizing just how powerful she is.

Flag football is quickly becoming a go-to sport for girls in middle and high school—and I’ve seen firsthand how...