So you
say you don't know much about pitching, but...
When to Learn New Pitches…Timing is Everything!
I'm often asked how old I feel a pitcher should be to start learning new pitches.
Age has nothing to do with learning pitches as it isn't a skill that's based on age, so read on to find out when...
Need More Pitching Strength?
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...
2 Questions for a Stronger Battery
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...
Let a Batting T Help Your Pitchers
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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Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em
Ever wonder how all the great coaches turn all that charting data into info that actually helps their team win games?
If so then you aren't alone as too many coaches spend time gathering tons of information on all kinds of...
How 2 Greats and a Good Make You a Better Pitcher
Discover a simple, yet effective
way to keep your pitcher in charge.
Whether you’re the pitch caller or pitch thrower, staying in
control is key.
In the last issue of the Insider I wrote an article titled, 5 Great Questions to Ask Your Pitchers....
5 Great Questions to Ask Your Pitchers
Start your season off right by
asking questions before you start giving answers.
Not sure what you should do Day 1 then I’ve got a suggestion for
you.
Great coaches listen before they
talk, ask before they tell, and watch before they teach. While we’d...
5 Takeaways from the Pitching Summit
The
Pitching Summit gathered the best pitching minds in college softball in Tampa.
Discover the tops things I learned from this deep-dive.
Let me boil down the mind-blowing week for you!
I started the Pitching Summits 5
years ago as a way for college...
5 Things Travelball Pitchers Struggle With
Here’s my quick list of the things that week in and week out, I see
pitchers struggle with.
Struggling is important to a pitcher’s growth & development - not something to avoid.
Pitching is a really tough skill to learn, and one
that doesn’t...
4 Qualities Every Pitcher Needs
Pitching can be a confusing skill for pitchers and for coaches, so let’s
simplify it all.
Instead of thinking about a
million different mechanics, learn 4 qualities that every pitcher needs.
I saw a stat from this year’s WCWS that was shocking - 52%...
Take Your Team from Good to Great
The Pitching and Hitting Summits, held every August in Tampa, are for
College Coaches, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get all of the incredible information
shared by the top coaches in the country.
Here’s how you can get the
coaching knowledge, skills, drills...