Command is Located in the Throw Zone
In today’s video, I’ll be discussing what you need to focus on in order to gain greater command of your pitches.
Read MoreArchive for June 2013
Perfecting Your Drive Through Mechanics
I’m going to continue answering reader questions this week, and it just so happens that this one is a nice continuation from my post last week about strengthening your body to support the leg drive phase of the windmill pitch. How do you work on transitioning from a good push off the pitching rubber to a good drive-through in your pitching practice?
Read MoreWhen Should You Start Doing Power Drills?
In today’s video, I explain why it’s never too early to start focusing on power.
Read MoreSoftball Team Speed Training
In this week’s video, I demonstrate 8 speed training exercises that are easy to instruct but hard on the legs! The exercises require MINIMAL space and equipment so they are PERFECT for team warm ups and workouts. Following the video, I lay out a 12-week sample program that coaches and parents can easily implement with their athletes starting today.
Read MoreYou WON’T Improve Your Leg Drive Without This
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve found myself sending these videos to a lot of people, either in response to questions I’ve received or after working with them in person. No matter what age or level you are, I guarantee your leg drive can get better. For the extreme majority of you, I’m willing to bet it could get A LOT better. However, it’s definitely not going to get better with practice alone.
Read MorePitching Is Not All About Speed
In today’s video, I explain why you need more than just speed to be a successful pitcher, and how you can pitch very successfully even if you’re not as fast as some of your competition.
Read MoreConditioning for Softball: No Running Required
In this week’s video, I continue my series on alternative methods of conditioning for softball. This week I introduce how to use the medicine ball for both individual and team conditioning workouts. These exercises are appropriate for all ages and levels. I’ve also given you 8 weeks of conditioning workouts that are both space and time efficient, and are best utilized after a skill lesson, practice or game.
Read MoreANNOUNCEMENT: Hitting and Fielding Lessons with Cassie Reilly-Boccia
If you’re in the New York tri-state area (or are willing to travel there) and are looking for hitting and/or fielding instruction this summer, you can get lessons from former Alabama star and National Champion Cassie Reilly-Boccia. Read on for more info and a flier.
Read MoreBecoming More Aggressive Without Compromising your Pitching Mechanics
In order to achieve maximum pitching velocity, it’s important to push as hard as you can off the pitching rubber and get the most out of your stride. However, if doing so messes up your posture and timing, you will actually lose speed. Watch the video to learn how to be aggressive without sacrificing your pitching mechanics.
Read MoreAdvice from a National Champion
This summer I have an NCAA Softball National Champion assisting me at my gym. I couldn’t be more excited for my athletes, as she has already established herself as a role model off the diamond as well. On her first day, I think I had more questions for her than she did for me. Listen to what she had to say about her team’s off-season workouts.
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