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If you're wondering what a fungo is, how to hit them, or how to
teach your players to hit them, then these 5 keys are a must read.
In regards to hitting fungos - the first thing to know that you
may have...
Most High Schools are starting their tryouts soon which means the quality of your team will be decided by the quality of your tryout system.
You might already have a system that works well for you, or you might still be...
Many of you have pitchers that will be moving up in age group this year and as a result they will be pitching from longer distances and possibly also pitching the bigger softball.
Both will require more velocity and throwing...
We all want our players to have confidence, but do your players know what confidence looks like and how to tell if they have it?
Confidence is an internal feeling that has outwards signs. Displaying the following signs tells our...
Is your team young this year, or
lacking leaders? You’ll be surprised to learn what this really means.
If you’ve ever uttered the above words then you’ll want to read on.
Leadership is an elusive thing. We know
it when we have it and...
The quality of your softball team
depends on your talent. Or does it?
Learn how talent might not be the most important thing to your team’s
success.
No matter what level of team you coach,
you’re always on the lookout for talent. You know what...
Know how to make more out of the holidays than turkey and presents.
Discover 5 things that will truly help you give to others, and wind up getting in return.
As you plan for Christmas and your holiday vacation, start thinking...
When your season is over, what are you going to do to make sure your team gets better next year?
What will you do to make sure that the things your team was good at this year you'll do even better...
I’m not sure when teams started
mouthing this zombie-like response but here’s my plea to make it stop!
Read on to learn why I think this response has the opposite effect
of what’s intended.
In order for players to have success at the...
If you’re trying to play college
softball you’ll take a recruiting visit. Make sure you don’t blow it.
I’ve seen lots of players blow their visit – don’t be one of them.
Your recruiting visit, whether
Official or Unofficial is not only an opportunity...
Trying to get your catchers and
pitchers to talk to each other, try these 2 simple questions.
Instead of telling your catchers to “talk” – ask 2 questions
instead.
Recently I was struggling trying to
help a catcher talk to her pitcher. She wasn’t sure...
Control is crucial for pitchers so
grab a batting T and start getting better.
Throwing fatties is never helpful so here’s a drill to help prevent
them.
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