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Blog postIn this article, we will discuss how hard most fastpitch softball players throw. You’ll see an example of a very hard thrower and learn the common throwing velocity ranges across multiple ages. Improving a player’s overhand throwing speed in softball is critically important to get recruited to play college softball.
How Hard Should a Softball Player Be Throwing? One young lady in my old baseball and softball training facility unleashed throws up to 70mph, averaging high-60s -
Blog postOverhand throwing instruction in softball is very lacking, and this seems mostly due to the fact that pitching instruction is a different motion altogether. For softball players to throw harder, they need strategy and good instruction in their training.
In baseball, young boys who learn to pitch also necessarily learn to throw properly; pitching = throwing.
But for girls who pitch underhand and throw overhand, there is a disconnect and overhand throwing lessons are rarely soug -
Blog postHow to throw a softball with better technique is a confusing topic, one that too many players and coaches struggle with. In this article, learn everything you need to know today.
If you want to see how you stack up, be sure to watch my video on how fast softball players throw by age.
How do you improve proper softball throwing mechanics? It starts with good fielding technique, then footwork, then the hand break, arm-action and finally acceleration and follow through. Learn it -
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Blog postThe infield fly rule in baseball is very confusing for casual baseball fans, but it doesn’t have to be. In this article, former pro pitcher Dan Blewett explains the conditions for the infield fly and when this rule is in effect.
So first, let’s define what is the infield fly rule is and what is it doing for the game of baseball or softball.
What does the infield fly rule do? What does it prevent? So the scenario in which the infield fly rule is live is when there are fewer tha -
Blog postFor a pitcher or position player in baseball, going through tommy john surgery is a scary, potentially career-ending injury. Though the prognosis has never been better, the recovery and road back to baseball is still frightening, uncertain and long.
In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Tommy John rehab and recovery. As a former pro pitcher, I underweight Tommy John not once, but twice. So, I know a thing or two and can help make your rehab and recovery easier. -
Blog postSabermetrics, or sabermetric statistics, are a growing part of modern baseball. The game is rapidly changing and so it’s important for coaches and fans alike to be informed and know at least a little bit about all of main stats. In today’s article, we’ll run down the core sabermetrics baseball coaches and fans should know.
Sabermetrics: Baseball’s New Statistics Sabermetrics and advanced analytics and statistics are changing baseball. As a fan, player or coach, it’s important to under -
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Blog postWant to know the best curveball grips that are used by nearly every pro pitcher in baseball? They’re all in this article…
The Truth: There Aren’t That Many Different Curveball Grips Yep, the core finger placement is mostly the same, with only minor variations in the placement of the index finger. The truth is, throwing a good curveball is mostly about how you spin the ball.
What’s the best curveball grip? There isn’t one single grip, but you DO need to place the middle finger -
Blog postIn this article we’ll go over all the core rules of baseball – the foundational things you should know if you’re a beginner and want to understand the game. Check out the table of contents below to skip around to different rules and concepts. If you need to know the difference between article on baseball vs softball, I’ve got you covered there too.
Table Of Contents Baseball Rules 101: The FundamentalsThe Baseball Field – Dim -
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Blog postWhat do the baseball position numbers mean? They are used in scoring the game, and so each position is designated with a 1-9 number. They go in order, starting with the pitcher as #1, however the shortstop is out of order–he should be #5 if following the pattern, but instead is #6.
This was because originally, the shortstop was the fourth outfielder. Later, the shortstop was moved permanently to the infield but his number stuck at #6. It’s important to understand the positional number -
Blog postPowerful but safe pitching mechanics are incredibly important for the longevity of a baseball player. In this detailed guide to pitching mechanics, learn how to pitch from a former pro. Throwing technique is shown in steps with tons of photos, videos and tips and more. Most players–at some point–want to learn how to pitch. Not all parents or coaches know how to teach proper technique, so we’ll break it down here for you.
But first, if you’re more of a visual learner and would prefer a -
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