So your pitcher is FINALLY starting to gain some confidence in her change-up! She’s locating it well, but batters are figuring it out. It’s almost like they know when it’s coming. Yes, it could be your pitcher isn’t disguising it as well as she could be, but maybe your pitch caller has become too predictable with it. Deception is a key component to pitching, and if the …
Tips for an Effective Softball Pitching Warm-Up Routine
One of the most common questions we get asked as pitching coaches is: What should be a softball pitcher's warm-up routine? Assuming the pitcher has had a proper stretching and thrown overhand, there’s no single correct warm-up routine a pitcher should force upon herself. Nor is there one specific set of drills that works best during the warm-up process. However, it is …
What Does My Pitcher Need To Get Recruited?
Parents and pitchers alike often wonder what are the requirements to get recruited by a college coach. Like pitchers, not all college coaches are exactly the same, so there is some variation from school to school, but there are some basic factors that are more likely to get your pitcher noticed. Recently, we had the privilege of attending the 2017 NFCA Convention in Las …