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2022 NFCA Presentation

BUILDING THE ELITE PITCHER: WHIP IT and RIP IT

NFCA 2022 Convention
Date: Friday 12/9/22
Presenter: Rita Lynn Gilman

Presentation Copy

AVAILABLE TRAINING VIDEOS

Use special offer code NFCA2022 to receive 25% off any of our online pitching videos this month:

  1. Whip It and Rip It (The Keys to Speed)
  2. Rita’s Rockin Riseball
  3. Speed Builders Video and Workbook
  4. Stationary Drill
  5. Grip Strength and Dexterity
  6. Mirror Work to Master Pitching Mechanics
  7. Pitching Mechanics and Creative Fixes
  8. Warm Up to Throw Not Throw to Warm Up

OTHER PITCHING RESOURCES

ALL resources cited in Rita Lynn Gilman’s 2022 NFCA Presentation on Dec 9th in San Antonio:

  1.   Make Their Hand Whip Faster
    1.   Stationary Drill Online Video and Worksheet
    2.   Baseball Rope/Paddle Whips 
    3.   Glove Snaps 
    4.   Mini-Chute
    5.   Basketball Toss  
    6.   Light Ball Work
    7.   Long Distance
  2.   Make Their Fingers Rip Harder
    1.  Rev Fire/Rapsodo/Diamond Kinetics  
    2.  Finger Scrapes
    3.  Double Ball Flips 
    4.  Sticks on Wall 
    5.  Cross Grip Spinner 
    6.  Heavy Ball/Basketball Rips
    7.  Velcro Ball/Fingerless Glove 
    8.  Grip Strength and Dexterity Online Video
  3.    Make Them Spin It Better
    1.   Taped Balls
    2.   Double Ball Rolls and Twists 
    3.   Ball on Stick Spinner
    4.   Spin Right Spinner 
    5.   SpinForm 
    6.   Zip Balls
  4. Make Their Feet Move Faster
    1. Drag Box
    2. Zippy Mat
    3. Pro Power Drive 
    4. Queen of the Hill
    5. Cone Kick
    6. Thigh Bands/Ankle Bands
    7. Harness Assist
  5.  Provide Focused Learning Environment
    1. Accuracy Ropes
    2. Pitcher’s Pocket 
    3. Entertaining Targets – Tire, Noodle Poles, Rings, Cone, Tee
    4. Designated Hitter
    5. Power Line
    6. Stride Rope
    7. Pole in Face
    8. Plank
    9. Radar
  6. Make Them More Aware and Accountable
    1. Body Awareness
      1. Mirror Work online video 
      2. Rehearsals
      3. Air Throughs
    2. Pitch Accountability & Competitiveness
      1. Watch 6 things
      2. Sniper Challenge Workbook
      3. Speed Club
    3. Self Reflection
      1. Journal – practice, games, lessons
      2. Stats Tell a Story – charting, game stats, season stats

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Presenter Contact Info: Rita Lynn Gilman (804) 382-6211 or email ritalynn@softballpitchingtools.com

For product information/orders contact:  Jackie Magill (843) 906-2214 or email jackie@softballpitchingtools.com

 

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