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July 27, 2020 By Jackie Magill

Improve Your Pitching Ability By Following 3 Simple Rules

Recently, I came across a newsletter written by ASCA (the swimming world's equivalent of NFCA) Coach John Leonard. He wrote "Three Immutable Rules of Improvement" that apply to both swimming and life in general. Perhaps what Coach Leonard didn't realize (or maybe he did) is that he offered some sound advice that helps softball pitchers improve as well. The rules seem simple, …

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July 12, 2020 By Jackie Magill

Relief Pitching Begins With the First Pitch for Softball Pitchers

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 …

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April 11, 2018 By Jackie Magill

Tips for an Effective Softball Pitching Warm-Up Routine

Jordan Dail, Virginia Tech

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 …

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