An Extremely Common Drive-Through Problem
I know I’ve been talking about drive-throughs a lot lately, but I’m finding that the drive-through is the area where MOST windmill pitchers—even otherwise very accomplished pitchers—are almost universally lacking. Not only will a weak drive through rob you of speed, but it can also cause a chain reaction of countless other mechanical problems. There is a particular concept related to the drive-through that I think a lot of pitchers struggle with, and that’s what we’re going to discuss today.
Read More2014 Softball Off Season Strength Training Program Month 1
Exercise demonstrations and schedule for Month 1 of Fastpitch Power’s 2014 Off Season Strength Training Program for softball players.
Read MoreBest Self-Check Resources for Windmill Pitchers
When you’re learning to pitch on your own, or practicing on your own between pitching lessons, it can often be difficult to figure out what you’re doing right and what you’re doing wrong, and which problems should be addressed first. Yet, it’s very important to make sure you’re practicing good mechanics and not just reinforcing bad habits. Here are some of our favorite, nearly foolproof self-check resources that you can use when you’re unsure and/or when your pitching coach isn’t around.
Read MoreWhat to do if You’re Burnt Out or Injured
In this week’s video, I discuss your options following the season if you’re burnt out or injured. Sometimes it’s better for an athlete to hear another perspective outside their own head or household. Below the video, I’ve re-posted videos that cover at-home routines for every component of fitness regardless of your goal or current physical ability. Even if you’re injured, you can get SOMETHING done.
Read MoreSlow Motion Change-up Animations
Are you struggling with your change up? One of the most common problems with change-up performance is poor hand position. Poor hand position can lead to a number of undesirable results, but particularly if your change-up is too fast, this is the post for you. We’ll take a closer look at two of the most popular change-up styles and analyze how the hand position around the circle differs from the fastball.
Read MoreTroubleshooting Forearm Fire
There are a lot of things that can go wrong in your motion that may prevent you from whipping your arm properly. In today’s video, I’ll go over some of them!
Read MoreWhy Softball Players Burn Out
In this video, I review the epidemiology, or timeline of how a softball player breaks down over the course of a season. If you’re feeling burnt out, physically or mentally, watch this video to learn how to begin your comeback this off-season.
Read MoreSlow Motion Video Training Resources
Video feedback is one of the most valuable training tools for an athlete. Here are some simple resources you can use for video analysis on your own!
Read MoreUtilizing your Fingers for Movement Pitches
A lot of the efficacy of a movement pitch depends on its spin, and a lot of that spin is generated with your fingers. More in the video!
Read MoreSoftball Research: How to Learn New Skills or Break Bad Habits
Struggling to learn a new pitch or break bad swing habits? Research suggests there’s a way to prime your body to learn a new skill. In this video I discuss this research and show you how to apply it to your practices and skill lessons.
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