Convincing others of Forearm Fire

Hello everyone! I am so sorry for my absence lately. Hoping to have more videos coming your way soon! Today I am bringing you a video that I spoke a bit about on my Instagram stories, and that is: how to explain to others that forearm fire/internal rotation is the correct way to deliver a…

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Pitching Problems Part 2: The Smaller Issues

Last week, I wrote a post that everyone really seemed to like. It was part 1 of a 2 part series on problems in pitching mechanics. Last week we talked about the really big, noticeable issues that can happen during a pitch. This week we are going to talk about the smaller, less noticeable mechanical…

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Pitching Problems Part 1: The 5 Most Common Mechanical Issues

Since I began offering online pitching lessons, I’ve been interacting with parents and players who come to me seeking different things: some to learn basics, some want to improve, many want to “fix” different pitching problems. Some come to me from previous pitching coaches while some have pitched for years and are just looking for…

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When & In What Order Do We Teach The Different Pitches?

One of the best (and by best I mean most ridiculous) things we hear as pitching coaches has to do with movement pitches. I bet everyone has been to a game or tournament and heard something like this from a parents or coaches: “Yeah, my daughter is 9 and she knows how to throw 5…

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Be Self Aware

As pitching coaches, you might think our only job is to teach you proper mechanics and then send you on your way. This is not true. In fact I don’t think it’s even our primary job. Our most important job in fact, is to make you your own best teacher. What does that mean? It…

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Pitching Better in Practice Than in Games

I’ve been getting a lot of emails and messages on our social media pages from players and parents, all with the same concern. Each girl has reached out saying that they throw really well in practice and then throw so much worse when they are in game situations. Some of the most common things I…

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Are You Pitching Too Much?

Hey guys. Coach Jill here with some quick thoughts about how much you should actually be pitching. I know people, especially coaches, will have a lot of different views on this subject. This is just my take on what I think is best for the physical and mental health of most pitchers. A few weeks…

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Calling Pitches

In today’s post, I answer a frequently asked follower question regarding the pitcher/catcher relationship and more importantly, the most effective way to call pitches.      

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Virtual Pitching Lessons!

Hello everyone! Coach Jill here with something exciting! Do you have a pitcher who you think would benefit from our teaching style? Have you been following Fastpitch Power for a while and love what we teach but live in an area where there are no instructors? Have you been working with your pitcher(s) on our…

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