Coaching-Fastpitch Blog

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Fastpitch Drills

The fastpitch drills referred to in the Coaching-Fastpitch Practice Plans are listed on this page. You will find either an explanation or a link to another page that explains each exercise.

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The Mental Game

The mental game involved with fastpitch involves toughness, preparedness and focus. Some positions have to be prepared differently than others. You will find information here that will help your tea

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Hosting A Hands On Fastpitch Coaches Clinic

Here are the steps that you should take in order to host a Coaching-Fastpitch Hands On Clinic in your community.

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Coaches Clinics

Coaches clinics are a great place to meet other coaches, develop your network, learn new drills and strategies. I always learn something at them. The hands on experience you get from participating i

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What's New in Fastpitch

What's new in the fastpitch universe? Softball is an established game. Fastpitch technology can be seen in radar guns, pitching machines and a lot of devices used to improve player skills.

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Batting Circuit Practice Plan

The batting circuit described below will cycle your team through several stations in a timely manor. The plan will help you focus on and accomplish your goals.

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Dealing with Parents

Parents can be your biggest source of help or your biggest headache. Learn how to work with them and you will have their support. The roles a parent plays in supporting their young athlete can make

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Strength Training

Strength training for women has come a long way. Even though the 1950's are fifty plus years ago now, it seems like there are still a lot of hang ups when it comes to women and weight training.

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Core Muscle Training

Core muscle training pertain to the muscles found at the obliques, abdominals, lower back, and the glutes. These four areas of the body are the ones that usually frame the posture of a person. There

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The Three Step Approach

I like to teach my players the three step approach to getting mentally focused and prepared on defense. I coach my team to do the same thing after every pitch. If you can teach this method, you will

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The Mentally Tough Pitcher

The pitcher has to be mentally tough. She has to block out all the distractions and focus on her skill. When the defense makes an error behind her, she can not get upset.

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