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Jojo replied to a thread New respect for the knuckle ball...in search of the ball that breaks twice in Softball Pitching

The only time my DD ever hit me in the face was with her knuckleball. Cost me $60 for an eye doctor appointment and a new pair of sunglasses.

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Yesterday, 11:10 AM

humpty replied to a thread Bent Arm Circle in Softball Pitching

Hard to say without video.

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Yesterday, 09:19 AM

humpty replied to a thread Bent Arm Circle in Softball Pitching

Sounds like she's figured IR out. You don't want a stiff straight arm. Look at IR thread and watch boardmember do the drills. Bent arm, elbow...

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05-17-2013, 02:29 PM

Jojo replied to a thread An instructors "Bag of tricks" for teaching pitchers. in Softball Pitching

I used to know a pitcher who only grunted on change-ups.

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05-16-2013, 04:07 PM

Jojo replied to a thread An instructors "Bag of tricks" for teaching pitchers. in Softball Pitching

Oh and STICKERS! Never underestimate the power of STICKERS! I give my students work-out cards. They have to complete certain workouts on the...

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05-16-2013, 04:02 PM

Jojo replied to a thread An instructors "Bag of tricks" for teaching pitchers. in Softball Pitching

Ha Ha, I've tried the alligators before, also laser beams that shoot up from their foot that will take their head off if their head crosses over...

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05-16-2013, 02:45 PM

Jojo replied to a thread Pitching Lane Question in Softball Pitching

Update; Talked to my pitchers dad last night and he said he talked with an umpire last night and they umpire said the umps have a different rule...

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05-16-2013, 12:51 PM

Jojo replied to a thread Not driving straight to plate-toe turning to the right in Softball Pitching

This is also good for young ones just stating to throw the change-up in games. Reminds them to keep pushing out on the change-up and try and match...

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05-16-2013, 12:04 PM

Jojo replied to a thread Pitcher / Batter Self Defence Drills in Softball Pitching

I don't think you'd should blame a pitcher that gets hit by a batted ball that she hasn't done enough training to defend herself. Quick come-backers...

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05-16-2013, 10:25 AM

Jojo replied to a thread Pitcher / Batter Self Defence Drills in Softball Pitching

I always work comebackers with my pitchers, I throw a nerf ball at them after they release the pitch. They always complain about this drill,...

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05-16-2013, 10:17 AM

Jojo replied to a thread An instructors "Bag of tricks" for teaching pitchers. in Softball Pitching

My DD was a glove slapper, the older she got, she stopped slapping, on her own. Some of my young students glove slap, the ones that complain, we...

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05-15-2013, 04:36 PM

Jojo replied to a thread An instructors "Bag of tricks" for teaching pitchers. in Softball Pitching

Now I can yet another use for duct tape:p

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05-15-2013, 04:22 PM

Jojo replied to a thread An instructors "Bag of tricks" for teaching pitchers. in Softball Pitching

I have quite a bit; spintight trainer radar gun Rev-fire assorted colored electrical tape for taping balls 2 rolls of duct tape for spins 2...

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05-15-2013, 12:59 PM

Jojo started a thread Summer ball survivial kit in Softball Pitching

I was just reading the thread on super glue on a blister to get through the game. Thought it would be a good time with summer approaching to put...

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05-15-2013, 12:27 PM

humpty replied to a thread Catcher Blinks in Softball Catching

I've noticed a lot of ncaa catchers blink. Give your catcher extra practice with foul pop flies. It may be her technique.

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05-14-2013, 03:23 PM

humpty replied to a thread Change up with IR??? in Softball Pitching

Boomers its gonna be ugly at first but stick with it. 4 seam fb grip but deep in palm. Get a bucket or basket have your DD get in the open position ...

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05-13-2013, 10:06 PM

humpty replied to a thread Change up with IR??? in Softball Pitching

Flip change. IR early in arm circle. No change in grip.

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05-13-2013, 04:17 PM

Jojo replied to a thread Joan Joyce, the riseball and dropping the shoulder in Softball Pitching

I think it was successful, because it came in as as a strike. They were forced to swing at a rise ball they would have preferred to lay off of. She...

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05-13-2013, 03:22 PM

Jojo replied to a thread Joan Joyce, the riseball and dropping the shoulder in Softball Pitching

No she was full windmill.

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05-13-2013, 03:22 PM

humpty replied to a thread NCAA draw is announced in Softball Discussions

Go Gators. Rooting for uga to beat asu.. I like the hofstra pitcher too. Agree Thomas from Missouri is hurt/tired at the wrong time.

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05-13-2013, 02:29 PM

Jojo replied to a thread Joan Joyce, the riseball and dropping the shoulder in Softball Pitching

Okay, I found it, here she was working on getting it released low in zone. It ended up right around the letters of the hitter.

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05-13-2013, 01:30 PM

Jojo replied to a thread Joan Joyce, the riseball and dropping the shoulder in Softball Pitching

This is what we worked on, getting it to stay down in the zone, and then stay up finishing up right around the letters. She could throw it for a...

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05-13-2013, 12:02 PM

Jojo replied to a thread Wieght Training in Softball Pitching

And PLEASE stay away from the extra cheese on those nachos during hot tournaments.:p

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05-13-2013, 11:59 AM

Jojo replied to a thread Joan Joyce, the riseball and dropping the shoulder in Softball Pitching

Hal, my DD was a rise ball pitcher. A -drop your shoulder- rise ball pitcher. In her freshman year in college, the other teams in her conference...

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05-13-2013, 11:51 AM

Jojo replied to a thread Need input from pitching and coaching veterans in Softball Pitching

I used to do only do group lessons. 3-4 girls an hour. I started getting more and more interested in just one on one sessions, so I slowly started...

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05-12-2013, 07:56 PM

Jojo replied to a thread Bad mechancis and everything is it normal for my 10U DD to throw harder and with in Softball Pitching

I think I understand where you're going with this Hal. My own DD would do this. If she had to pitch against a really weak team she wouldn't throw...

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05-12-2013, 08:11 AM

humpty replied to a thread 10U Makenzie pitching clips, one ptich at a time in Softball Pitching

Just a bucket dad. She bends at waste at release. My DD will do this sometimes when she's trying to guide the ball and keep it down. Remind her to...

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05-12-2013, 08:00 AM

humpty replied to a thread 10 year old Catching Practice (your thoughts?) in Softball Catching

Her framing was poor? I bet the other coaches kid pitches and can't hit her spots. All the walks are obviously your DD fought.

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05-11-2013, 04:38 PM

Jojo started a thread Emotional Pitchers in Softball Pitching

I have this 12yr old pitcher, she is VERY emotional, on and off the pitchers circle. She started pitching late, just about 9 months ago. She's an...

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05-11-2013, 01:29 PM

Jojo replied to a thread First strikes with a change up in Softball Pitching

Their first K when pitching is so wonderful, then followed with their first K with a change-up!

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