Over the past few weeks, many Fastpitch Power followers have demonstrated their support for our website. Knowing this, I’m still deciding to change the format of my posts in 2013. I explain exactly why in this week’s video and kick start this new style of content with three videos that reveal a VERY different perspective on core training.
Read MoreThere are a number of things a windmill pitcher could be doing—locking the arm, driving through improperly, leaning forward, etc.—that could be robbing her of speed. Pitchers will hear an awful lot about their mechanics during their pitching lessons, but there is one major speed factor that doesn’t get talked about as much…yet, it affects more than half of the pitchers I have seen.
Read MoreIf you’re an athlete, parent, coach, or trainer, take ten minutes and watch this video. I explain why old school strength training exercises are the best choice for softball players. There’s no fluff or sales pitch. This is exactly what I believe and practice. In this video, I redefine squats, deadlifts, olympic lifts, and jumps in softball terms. Don’t see the forest for the trees.
Read MoreWhen you’re first learning a skill like pitching or hitting, or when you’re trying to work on breaking more than one bad habit, lessons can be overwhelming. After every pitch or swing, your coach might rattle off a list of things to change. After the next one, it’s something different. You change one thing, but you forget about something else. Trying to keep track of all the things you’re doing incorrectly can be overwhelming, and often not very productive.
Read MoreIf you subscribe to our newsletter (and actually OPENED the newsletter this week), you knew to check the site today for a contest announcement! Newsletter subscribers always get advanced notification of this kind of thing, so if you aren’t signed up, use the form to the right to add your email to the list. Now on to the contest! Here’s how to enter:
Read MoreThinking of going for a run to stay in shape? Think again. Running is not the best option for softball athletes! Here is a better strategy to create more complete, effective softball conditioning workouts and three example routines.
Read MoreThe majority of windmill pitchers can probably relate to my annoyance on this subject: you buy a shiny new pair of softball cleats, and before ONE SEASON is even over, the field is tearing up your foot through the holes you’ve worn into your shoes. Well, fret no more! I’ve got some suggestions that will help you get a lot more mileage out of your cleats. Your feet (and your parents’ wallets) will be relieved!
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