DR3 Fastpitch Blog
Compete With Joy: The Mindset Pitchers Need at Tryouts
Mar 18, 2026
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Tryouts have a way of turning the volume up on everything.
The nerves get louder.
The thoughts start racing.
And suddenly every pitch feels like a test.
It can start to feel like every throw is being graded. Every miss feels like a mistake you can’t afford. Every moment starts to feel like proof o...
Four-Seven-Eight Breathing Challenge
Feb 27, 2024
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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 ...