There is more need for good relief pitching in Fastpitch softball than ever before. Notice, I didn’t say good relief pitchERS, because unlike baseball, softball pitchers need to be more of a hybrid breed. They need to be able to pitch as starters AND when duty calls - come into relief. Non-starting pitchers should start preparing for relief pitching the second they step in the …
Kobe Bryant Mindset for Softball Pitchers
Kobe didn't let anyone outwork him. To use his words, he was always "working on his craft." I talk to my pitchers about not letting anyone outwork them. I'm not sure they really understand what that means. Ask yourself if you're doing more than the average pitcher? Are you practicing 5-6 days a week? Do you think that's what outworking everybody means? Not to me. To …
8 Incorrect Softball Pitching Mechanics
I recently came across an article called The Three Little Pigs and Softball Pitching and it got me thinking about how fastpitch softball pitching mechanics have advanced over the past couple of decades. Since the first Olympics in 1996, the sport of softball has truly grown. The growth of the sport combined with improvements in technology, has led to a much deeper understanding …