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How Often Should a Beginner Pitcher Practice? Dec 19, 2025

One of the biggest mistakes parents make is thinking more throwing equals faster results.

It doesn’t.

For beginners, the goal is consistency without burnout. Pitchers should aim to get 1% better every day, but that doesn’t mean throwing a ball 7 days a week.

Improvement can look like:

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The Most Overlooked Key to Softball Success: Arm Care for Every Position Aug 06, 2025

If your daughter plays softball, she throws a ball.
If she throws a ball — she needs arm care.

And yet, arm care is one of the most overlooked parts of a player’s training. Most families wait until soreness, tightness, or injury forces them to finally pay attention. But by then? Damage has already ...

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Challenges Beginner Pitchers and Their Parents Face: A Guide for Navigating the Early Years of Fastpitch Softball 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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