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We also do not say anything about softball on the way home that is negative. We do try to make corrections of what we seen during the tournament. We however do not do it until the next day.
Correcting pitcher during game
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Mine didn't start until she was almost 12, but any time she needed a reminder I used a key word or physical signal that we worked out ahead of time. I didn't want anyone to know she was being corrected in the circle. It can be something like "you got it" or "let's go kid." I used to call her name and I'd slap my thigh. They would mean something unrelated. And then sometimes I would just yell "front side!" if she was collapsing.
Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it didn't. And sometimes she would tell me she never heard a word of it...lol. Now that she's in high school I just sit behind the fence and shut up. I said a couple things to her freshman year but she knows there are only a couple flaws that will push the pitch out of the zone, and can do a mental checkup on herself.
Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it didn't. And sometimes she would tell me she never heard a word of it...lol. Now that she's in high school I just sit behind the fence and shut up. I said a couple things to her freshman year but she knows there are only a couple flaws that will push the pitch out of the zone, and can do a mental checkup on herself.
We had our first game/scrimmage today. She pitched in 1st and 4th innings. Struck out 2 each inning pitched.
Didn't have to call out "giraffe" much in the 1st, but the 4th she was tired and kept leaning. She did amazing today
Didn't have to call out "giraffe" much in the 1st, but the 4th she was tired and kept leaning. She did amazing today
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We had our first game/scrimmage today. She pitched in 1st and 4th innings. Struck out 2 each inning pitched.
Didn't have to call out "giraffe" much in the 1st, but the 4th she was tired and kept leaning. She did amazing today
you GO DO IT giraffe!I think you shouldn't say anything to them during a game from the dugout about mechanics. Go out there and talk to them if you really need to say something. During the game they should be competing. Focused on trying to get the batters out/win the game. Worrying about mechanics takes them out of that mentality.
If the mechanics aren't there, take note for practice. If they're not getting it done, take them out of the game. It should not be that big of a deal.
If the mechanics aren't there, take note for practice. If they're not getting it done, take them out of the game. It should not be that big of a deal.
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Say nothing at all. After the game, praise her for being brave enough to get in the circle and compete. Pitching is a motor skill and as with any motor skill, nothing you say during, before or after will change her performance. What we need to understand is that the only way to fix any motor skill is to create a new motor skill. Drills, gadgets, etc. are a waste of time and money. Find a professional pitching coach that understands this neuroscience approach.
This past game I did a little bit of leaning correction, wasn't every pitch. Just called out "giraffe" to make sure she finishes tall. Next game she's in I'll try the not say anything method (aside from cheering). I'm definitely willing to try different approaches to help her and see what works best.
Maybe explain to her that it's not a pitcher's job to worry about hittingh a batter. It's the batter's job to worry about not getting hit.
LOL we do, but they're her friends and doesn't want to come close to hitting them.Maybe explain to her that it's not a pitcher's job to worry about hittingh a batter. It's the batter's job to worry about not getting hit.
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...concern happens!
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