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Balancing Softball, School, and Social Life: A Guide for Student-Athletes athlete development mental game student-athlete time management Sep 28, 2023

The term "Student Athlete" can feel both like a badge of honor and a burden at the same time.  It's difficult to be an athlete, a friend, a daughter, and a student all at the same time.  One of the most important lessons to learn early in your journey of being a student athlete is time management an...

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Grayson's Pitching Absolutes: Building a Strong Foundation for Success body movement pitching absolutes pitching drills pitching mechanics Sep 27, 2023
Working with 10u Pitcher Miss Grayson, going over a few absolutes to help fine tune her landing & delivery 
 
She’s using the @performancepitch & @pitchsqueak linked on my website under Partnerships/Equipment  DR3 Equipment Link
 
Want to learn more about the Absolutes of Pitching?!?! Take a loo...
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Queen of the Hill Pitching Tool: Improve Ground Force and Power ground force pitching mechanics pitching tools queen of the hill Sep 26, 2023
It’s time to #LEVELUP your at home training & I have all the resources for you  Take a look at my Online Pitching Membership 
 
dr3fastpitch.com DR3FastpitchUPitching 201: Online Pitching Membership 
 
#DeepBreath #NextPitch #LEVELUP 
 
One of my favorite tools, @groundforcesports Queen of t
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Fastpitch Softball Fielding Responsibilities Every Player Should Know defense fielding responsibilities softball iq team defense Sep 25, 2023

Checkout this FREE download of where your players should be in different defensive scenarios!  Click the link to get your copy today!  >>> DR3 Fastpitch Fielding Responsibilities Diagram <<<

 


Take the Guesswork Out of Team Defense

Great defenses aren't built by chance—they're built through pre...

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The Mental Approach to Hitting: Building Confidence at the Plate confidence hitting mental game mental toughness softball hitting Sep 24, 2023

Lets talk your mental approach with different counts...

3-1 count: As a hitter this is one of the BEST counts to be in.  You have the pitcher beat and she has to come to you!  In this count we aren't chasing anything and are looking for our favorite pitch to hit.  One of my favorite sayings in this...

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The DR3 Fastpitch E-Book: Your Guide to Smarter Softball Development dr3 fastpitch pitching fundamentals softball education softball parents Sep 23, 2023

Coach "D" Rubins new E-Book, From Growth Spurts to Curveballs, is out NOW!  

This FREE e-book is a guide for parents to support their player on and off the field!  From how to support your daughter through growth spurts, body image issues, the value of open communication, mental training, advocacy ...

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Virtual Fastpitch Softball Pitching Lessons: Train Anywhere, Improve Everywhere athlete development online coaching pitching mechanics virtual pitching lessons Sep 22, 2023
Game-changing Virtual Group Sessions featuring Utah’s phenomenal Twisters 16u Pitching Staff! 
 
These four exceptional athletes are part of my exclusive Online Pitching Membership, where they embrace structured practice plans, engage in a supportive community, and receive personalized 1:1 virtu
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The DR3 Fastpitch Playbook Podcast: Learn Beyond the Diamond athlete development mental game podcast softball education Sep 21, 2023

COMING SOON!!!

Are you a fastpitch softball player, or the parent/ coach of one? Well Coach "D" Rubins, Beyond the Diamond: The DR3 Fastpitch Playbook is the podcast for you!  

Coach D will be talking all things softball - on and off the field!  From in game mentality to carrying yourself with con...

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Understanding Body Movements in Fastpitch Softball Pitching athlete development body movement pitching mechanics softball education Sep 20, 2023
Why am I passionate about what/how I educate my girls to move their body properly?! 
 
This video speaks for itself  #throwbackthursday 
 
Parents, You and your daughter can learn from my mistakes !!! Take a look at my Pitching Courses on DR3FastpitchU and make sure your daughter is being educat...
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Visual Learning: Perfect Your Fastpitch Pitching Mechanics athlete development body movement pitching mechanics visual learning Sep 19, 2023
Visual learning is pivotal in training my pitchers, especially new clients, for these reasons:
 
 Technique Mastery: Watching experienced pitchers in action helps grasp correct form and mechanics.
 
 Imitation: Athletes mirror precise movements for improved accuracy and consistency.
 
 Instant...
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