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Importance of Stretching Before & After Physical Activity Mar 06, 2023

Why do we NEED to properly warm our bodies up before & after physical activity?!?!

 

Before:

1. Improved range of motion: Stretching can help increase your range of motion and flexibility, which is essential for pitchers to achieve proper mechanics and maximize their pitch velocity....

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Pitching is Very Similar to Hitting Mar 05, 2023
Pitching, hitting, throwing, running…. So many similarities throughout movement patterns. Most girls have been running longer than playing softball. Most girls have been hitting longer than pitching. 
 
Make the connections!!! Combine the movements. Make the brain see / feel the...
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Free Fastpitch Resources Feb 28, 2023

Free downloads on my homepage & DR3FastpitchU

1) HOW SOFTBALL CAN CHANGE YOUR DAUGHTER’S LIFE
& HOW IT CHANGED MINE

2) THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL TOUGHNESS IN
FASTPITCH SOFTBALL

Download now & utilize these resources with your team!

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Do you want a Motivated or Disciplined Player? Feb 25, 2023

Send all your pitching questions to [email protected] & I’ll answer them on this podcast! Also, nominate a player of the week to be featured!!!

@fastpitchprep Coaches all say they want motivated players. The discussion today revolves around the fact that motivation is not a...

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What does it mean to get “Stacked?” Feb 23, 2023

Stacked: Back Hip, Back Knee, Back Shoulder in line at release

Working a firm front side & keeping our head, neck, and spine in alignment doing rapid fire (with control) arm circles using different weights and sizes of plyo balls

Use code “DR3-5” for @highlevelthrowinghlt balls...

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5 Common Mistake While setting Goals (with a softball twist) Feb 10, 2023
Goal setting is a practice that allows us to achieve our desired success. However, there are some mistakes often made during the process of goal-setting. These mistakes can result in not achieving the goal, and questioning our ability to succeed. Below are five common mistakes:
 
People...
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"The Only Thing That Matters is the Next Pitch" Feb 09, 2023

 You walked the lead off batter? Gave up a home run? Drop third strike & girl got on base? Threw a wild pitch? Struck out the best player? Pitched a no-hitter? Threw the perfect changeup?

 
SO WHAT?! Focus on the next pitch. 
 
The last pitch is in the past. Pitchers must...
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How to Coach a Child with a Disability? Feb 04, 2023

Coaching a student with a disability requires a combination of sensitivity, understanding, and adaptability. Here are some key strategies to consider when coaching a student with a disability:

  1. Learn about the student's disability: It is important to understand the student's disability and how...

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Training Proper Landing & Delivery of the Pitch Jan 27, 2023
One of my favorite drills to train front side resistance/landing mechanics + timing of delivery. 
 
Look at her left hamstring pull in strong.  
 
Also, her leg muscles are #POPPING.  She’s worked her butt off this winter training for her freshman season this fall...
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Importance of Throwing Changeups & Mixing Speeds Jan 26, 2023
Let’s talk Changeups! 
 
At any level, specifically the elite level, it is important to mix speeds and have a good changeup because it increases the chances of getting the batter to make an out. A good changeup can disrupt the timing of the batter, making it more difficult for...
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