If you've ever watched a softball pitcher and thought:
"How does she throw that hard?"
"Why is she struggling with accuracy?"
"Why does one pitcher look effortless while another looks like she's fighting her body?"
The answer usually isn't found at release.
It's found much earlier in the pitchi...
Last night during a virtual lesson, I watched a young pitcher working so hard to “get it right” that she forgot one of the simplest, most powerful tools she has:
Her breath.
And instantly it took me back to my college playing days. Back to the version of me who was so locked in, so t
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When pitchers think about throwing harder, most of the focus goes to arm speed and acceleration.
Pitchers want to move their arm faster, generate more whip, and create more power in their delivery.
But what many athletes and parents don’t realize is that throwing harder does not just depend on how...
One of the most misunderstood pieces of fastpitch pitching mechanics is the snap at release.
Many young pitchers are told to “snap their wrist” or “flick their fingers,” but very few truly understand what actually creates an efficient snap. When pitchers only focus on the wrist, they miss one of th...
One of the hardest parts of pitching isn’t mechanics.
It’s staying present.
Pitching has a funny way of pulling your mind out of the moment. One pitch quickly turns into three thoughts. One mistake turns into a whole inning playing out in your head.
Before you know it, you’re no lon
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Extra lessons. More reps. Longer practices.
The intention is good — but the timing is off.
Consistency doesn’t come from hustle. It comes from structure.
And structure is built in pre-season.
During the seas...
Velocity gets attention.
But speed change wins games.
The changeup is often the first pitch that teaches a pitcher how to outthink a hitter. It’s not about throwing harder — it’s about throwing smarter.
A great changeup requires:
Consist
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Pitchers control the pace, speed, and movement of the game. Catchers manage the defense, call pitches, and lead communication. These roles naturally attract young athletes who want responsibility, challenge, and leaders...
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:
Spin w
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I had a parent tell me:
“Coach D, we’ve got games four nights a week. The idea of driving to a gym for workouts just isn’t realistic—but I don’t want her to fall behind.”
That’s exactly why I teamed up with Coach Dakota to build this 15-Minute In-Season Program for Pitchers. No gym. No heavy gear....
Get started today before this once in a lifetime opportunity expires.
