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 …
Jailyn Ford’s Pitching Journey (Slideshow)
In case you missed it, professional fastpitch softball pitcher Jailyn Ford earned MVP honors in the 2019 National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) Championship Series in August. Jailyn appeared in all three games of the USSSA Pride's 3-game sweep of the Chicago Bandits. Specifically she recorded a win, two saves, and 15 strikeouts - all in relief! One name and one name only... The …
Softball Pitching Workout Drills on Winter Break
A lot of my pitchers are on a 6-8 week break during the holidays. But many ask what they can be productively doing during this time. Here is a helpful list of softball pitching workout drills for winter break! First, fix that mechanical flaw! Air thru on a powerline in front of a mirror and work on your weakness. Video yourself to help see it and feel it. Get your …