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Read MoreBack to basics in the offseason with reach, track, fire
If you felt like you weren’t at your best at the end of the fall season, take a look at today’s video to find out how to get back on track this off-season!
Read MoreIs Softball Pitching a Rotational Movement?
In this week’s video I explain the importance of rotational movement in the windmill pitching sequence. Although softball pitching doesn’t appear to be powered by rotation in the same way batting is, control of rotation is what allows athletes to achieve critical positions throughout the delivery.
Read MoreImproving the Drive -Through Strength Training
This week, I’m reposting three older videos, that include theory and exercises designed to improve the first phase of the windmill delivery: the drive through. Each video touches on different technical points and ways to address them through flexibility, core, and strength training.
Read More2014 Offseason Strength Training Program Month 3
Exercise demonstrations and schedule for Month 3 of Fastpitch Power’s 2014 Off Season Strength Training Program for softball players.
Read More3 Ways Strength Training Helps Softball Pitchers
In this week’s video I identify the three phases of the windmill pitching delivery that strength training can benefit the most. Strength coaches should especially pay attention to this post as I show you how to explain the benefits of your training program and exercise selection to parents and athletes in softball terms.
Read More12U and 10U Strength Training
Many people have asked or emailed us about strength training guidelines for 12U and 10U athletes. In this week’s video, I address the special considerations you should be aware of when developing an exercise program for kids.
Read MoreHand Action Series: Part 1
Today I begin a 5-part series of posts that focus on the importance of the wrist, hand and fingers in the delivery of the pitch. If you are looking for speed, “bite,” and command in your fastball and movement pitches take a look here and stay tuned for future posts on this topic.
Read MoreOlympic Lifting for Softball Players
In this week’s video, I revisit the basics and benefits of Olympic lifting for softball players. After watching this video, coaches, parents and athletes should understand exactly what the lifts develop and fitness professionals should be able to communicate the softball specific benefits to their clients.
Read MoreAnnouncement
Hi everyone! My articles will be on hiatus until Thanksgiving while I’m away traveling. Joe’s and Phil’s posts will continue as usual. Thanks as always for your continued interest in Fastpitch Power! —Carly
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