Today I am going over a few different ways that you can safely practice while dealing with an injury! There are many ways that you can keep your skills and mechanics sharp while injured, but always make sure you clear these ideas with your doctor first!
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I have gotten a couple of questions recently on post-pitching arm care, and since I have been very limited in time as far as creating and editing video posts goes, I thought I would make a quick but (hopefully) helpful written post on how you can care for your arm after you pitch! Now of…
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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…
Read MoreReader John has a question about chronic toe pain in pitchers…
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In this week’s video, I introduce three core exercises that I really, really like. Not only will you feel this exercise in your core muscles immediately, you won’t be forced to twist and bend putting additional stress on your low back. The exercise not only challenges the core, but balance as well, which is important…
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If you’ve been busy all summer and have not had a chance to workout in preparation for your fall sport or season, you still have time left to get in shape. In this week’s video I demonstrate what I call the Fastpitch150, a “simple but savage” leg workout designed to improve leg stamina and overall conditioning. If you are worrying about “all the running” your college coach will enforcing this fall, or need to get in shape for another sport like soccer or field hockey, this workout is for you.
Read MoreIn case you missed it, a couple of weeks ago Joe put together an awesome and really easy to understand guide to upgrading your meals to fuel yourself better! Did any of you take up the challenge? I decided to hold myself accountable and share my day with you.
Read MoreSummer is a great time for athletes and families to make HUGE steps toward improving your health and performance. Not only should you have more time to plan workouts, you should be able to eat healthier now that you have a home-field advantage. In this post you’ll learn how to become your own nutrition coach with our downloadable Fastpitch Fuel Scorecard.
Read MoreHI everyone, I’ve officially become Fastpitch Power’s Instagram guru! The other day, I was exploring Instagram and came across the official account for the Tennessee Lady Vols Softball team, one of the top colleges for softball in the nation. I was happy to see some pictures of their girls in the gym! Check out some of the photos below!
Read MoreThis week I’m forwarding you to an absolutely awesome article. To be completely transparent, I know who “holds the deck” when it comes to youth athletic development: college coaches. So, when a group of coaches publicly sound off on what they look for in prospective student-athletes, I think it’s fair you might want to take a look.
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