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The Strategy of Silence: Softball Pitching and Anger Management athlete development emotional control mental game pitching Apr 15, 2024

The Unseen Game

In the quiet before the storm—that moment just before the pitch is released—lies a game within the game. It's not just about physical prowess or technique; it's a mental battle against oneself and the batter waiting to strike. This duality of control is not unlike the struggle we fa...

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The Silent Pitch: How Body Language Influences Pitching body language confidence mental game pitching Apr 13, 2024

In the world of softball pitching, success hinges not just on physical skill but also on the unspoken language of the body. Understanding and harnessing the power of body language can elevate a pitcher's game and intimidate the opposition before the ball is even released. Here are essential body lan...

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Accuracy Drills for Softball Pitchers accuracy performance pitching pitching drills Apr 11, 2024

I could listen to this sound all day 🤩

Simple & effective way to help your timing & release point. Perfect to do in between innings when needed 💯

Heaviest ➡️ Lightest Plyos are linked on my Amazon store on my website under equipment🥎

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Challenges Beginner Pitchers and Their Parents Face: A Guide to the Early Years of Fastpitch Softball athlete development beginner pitchers fastpitch parents pitching Apr 06, 2024

The journey of a beginner fastpitch softball pitcher is filled with excitement, learning, and, inevitably, challenges. For parents who support these young athletes, the path can be equally thrilling and daunting. In this blog post, we’ll explore the common hurdles that novice pitchers and their pare...

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Alternative Walk-Run-In Drills for Softball Pitchers performance pitching pitching drills pitching mechanics Apr 01, 2024

Don’t let this video fool you, it takes everyone about 3-5 reps to feel the timing & rhythm of this drill 🤪

Try these out! Time to add a lil more style & pattern work into your walk/jog/run throughs 🫶🏽

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Mastering the Art of Composure: Lessons for Softball Pitchers confidence emotional control mental game pitching Mar 20, 2024

Embracing the Heat of the Moment

How often have you found yourself on the pitcher's mound, feeling the game's pressure, your grip tightening on the ball as if it were your anchor in a sea of expectations? In these moments, our emotions can mirror a high-stakes game; anger and frustration bubble up ...

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Breaking Boundaries: The Key to Pitching Success athlete development confidence mental toughness pitching Mar 03, 2024

Limiting beliefs is another common mistake pitchers make in their goal-setting process. By setting boundaries around what they think is possible, they inadvertently cap their potential. The mindset of "I'll never be able to pitch faster than 70 mph" is a self-fulfilling prophecy.

The stories of eli...

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Game Day Glory: Preparing for Success game day preparation mental game performance pitching Mar 02, 2024

Hey Softball Parents!

Game days are the culmination of all the hard work and dedication your young athlete has put into their training. As they gear up to take the field, it's essential to ensure they're mentally and physically prepared for the challenges ahead. Here are some tips to help them shin...

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The 4-7-8 Breathing Challenge for Softball Pitchers breathing techniques mental game performance pitching Feb 27, 2024

Instructions:

  • Sit or stand comfortably in a relaxed position.
  • Inhale deeply through your nose for a count of four seconds.
  • Hold your breath for a count of seven seconds.
  • Exhale slowly and completely through your mouth for a count of eight seconds.
  • Repeat the cycle for a designated number of r
  • ...
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New Year Goals for Softball Pitchers: Start Your Best Season Yet athlete development goal setting mental game pitching Jan 06, 2024

Happy, Happy New Year to our DR3 Family!!  I'm sure some of you have noticed we have been a bit MIA on our blogs and lacking in some social posting and we want to apologize!  2023 ended with the DR3 team getting the flu BUT we are BACK and ready to #LEVELUP in 2024!!


We have so many exciting proj...

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