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Injury Prevention Tips for Softball Pitchers Apr 27, 2024

Injuries are a common concern for softball pitchers due to the repetitive and high-impact nature of the position. To stay healthy and perform at your best, it's essential to prioritize injury prevention strategies. Here are some tips to help you protect yourself from common pitching injuries:

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Mastering Low-Stress Communication in Softball Pitching: The Power of Positive Intentions Apr 08, 2024

Softball pitching isn't just about physical prowess; it's also about effective communication both on and off the field.

Inside the Prodigy Pitching Academy for beginner pitchers, we understand that communication plays a vital role in the success of any pitcher. That's why we've curated three easy...

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Common Pitching Errors with Corrections Apr 04, 2024

The small details can make the biggest differences with your consistency

I’d love to help you #LevelUP at home training inside my Prodigy Pitching Academy for beginners or #NextLevel Pitching Academy for Intermediate & Advanced pitchers

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Alternative Drill for Walk/Run Ins 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

#DeepBreath #NextPitch #LevelUP #Fastpitch #Softball #Pitching

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Breaking Boundaries: The Key to Pitching Success 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.

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Game Day Glory: Preparing for Success 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...

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Mastering the Basics: Building Strong Foundations Feb 29, 2024

Hey Softball Parents!

As your young athlete embarks on their softball journey, it's crucial to ensure they have a solid foundation in the fundamentals of the game. Today, let's focus on mastering the basics to set them up for success on the field!

  1. Gripping Success: Start by teaching your child...

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Four-Seven-Eight Breathing Challenge 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...
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The Importance of Mental Toughness Jan 30, 2024

Have you guys checked out Coach D's FREE paper - "The Importance of Mental Toughness in Fastpitch Softball" ?? If you haven't you're missing out!! 


Coach D outlines the typical challenges your player will face and ways to improve her mental Toughness though:

  1. Setting clear goals
  2. Developing...
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Happy 2024 DR3 Family!! 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!!


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