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Marketable Positions
My DD played college ball also, and I witnessed very similar circumstances. I also respect the coach who values "first step" and angles to the ball in OF as being equally important as speed - both are definitely important. As a side note: A pitcher on my DD's college team wound up excelling in...- BusterT
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Marketable Positions
As far as positions go, there are essentially only four positions on a team: Pitcher, Catcher, Infield and Outfield. Look at a college roster and that's what you'll see. Sure, there's specialization, because there will always be girls on any given team that are better suited to a specific...- BusterT
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Weight Workout for Pitchers
Steve - Of the two articles you referenced, the following quote from the Sports Science Newsletter is probably the most significant. I applaud the ASA and ISF organizations for getting behind such a worthwhile effort. Unfortunately, I don't know how much influence the IOC will be since softball...- BusterT
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Weight Workout for Pitchers
Considering most women are pretty much done with the game by age 22 or so, how long do you wait before these "overuse" problems appear? I know of a 32 year old gal (ex-DI pitcher) who's now raising a family that can still "bring it". I don't know of any lingering effects from her days as a...- BusterT
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Injury risk
In my 9 short years of being involved with fastpitch softball, I have noticed something that rarely comes up when men are discussing the women's game. That difference is the general difference in mental approach and attitude towards the game. Being male, I cannot tell you exactly what those...- BusterT
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- Forum: Softball Pitching
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how fast is fast
Low 50's - WITH CONTROL - for a 12-13 yr. old is very good. The mistake often made is twofold. First, and most problematic, is not being honest with her TRUE speed (fudging the numbers to make her look good), and secondly, trying to extrapolate speed vs. age to arrive at some mythical speed when...- BusterT
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Steve Englishbey
Mark - Log-in works great now! Got into the private side as well. Thanks again for your help. There's an old saying that comes to mind... The best things come to those who wait. (or something along those lines) :)- BusterT
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- Forum: Softball Hitting Technical
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Weight Workout for Pitchers
Marc, I would add that as with anything, consider what goals you want to achieve, and the athlete you are working with. It's a given that the earlier a kid starts training, the further ahead of their peers they will be - to a point. There are many considerations, some of which are...- BusterT
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Steve Englishbey
Yep - same problem. I've been waiting since Sept. of '06 for activation. After two or three emails, I finally gave up. :( :confused:- BusterT
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Hitting Drill Feedback
OK - I'm trying to picture this drill. I can't figure how to cock and load the wrists in this position. Could you maybe post a pic to clarify? I'm not questioning whether this works or not - just trying to "get a grip" (:D) on how the hands are on the bat. It's interesting... :)- BusterT
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Injury risk
Excellent strategy! Of course it depends on the overall situation. If your starter is strong and still getting it done after the 2nd time through the order, why change? But as soon as she's timed up, make a quick change! I have seen college coaches sometimes wait WAY too long before making a...- BusterT
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Front leg issue in swing
Without seeing several full body swings, it's hard to see what's really going on. It's difficult to tell if this was actually a "good pitch to hit". Looks to me like it was low and inside from her bat angle, and if it was a very fast pitch, she simply might have been fooled with her timing. I've...- BusterT
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- Forum: Softball Hitting Technical
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Please share your input on my DD's motion(video)
When to fix things... Bill - Some quotes to try to clarify my thinking on this. For younger kids 10u to possibly 14u, I'd say anytime - even during the playing season - is the time to fix mechanics - even drastic changes, such as a complete makeover. A good example would be a very athletic...- BusterT
- Post #19
- Forum: Softball Pitching
