DR3 Fastpitch Blog
If your daughter gets nervous before games, let me start by saying this clearly:
That does not mean she’s weak.
That does not mean she’s unprepared.
And it definitely does not mean something is wrong with her.
Pressure shows up because athletes care.
And caring is a good thing.
One of the biggest ...
Every softball player will strike out.
Every pitcher will give up a hit.
Every fielder will make an error.
That’s not pessimism—it’s reality.
Softball is a game of failure. The sooner athletes accept that, the faster they grow.
The problem isn’t failure itself.
The problem is what happens after f...
Not every season is a highlight reel.
Sometimes, it’s slumps. Injuries. Benching. Bad hops. Hard lessons.
But growth? That still happened.
Even if her stats don’t show it, her character does.
She handled adversity.
She stuck with it when it was easier to quit.
She showed grace in tough moments...
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Aspiring softball pitchers often find inspiration in watching elite athletes like Montana Fouts for Alabama. It's natural to admire and aspire to emulate these high-profile athletes, and there's no doubt that Montana's pitching style is nothing short of impressive. But here's the thing: pitching suc...
One of the hardest things mentally for a youth softball player to deal with while going through body changes and the puberty process is the potential impact on their performance and self-confidence. Here are specific challenges they may face:
- Inconsistent Performance
- Loss of control
- Pressure t ...
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