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    Teaching Control to 10U Pitchers

    Well said! I can see a complete attitude change with every walk.
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    Teaching Control to 10U Pitchers

    You're absolutely right - she has an extreme focus problem. She's actually called me out to the mound to ask me if I could ask people to stop yelling! Anyway, when I saw how much better she pitched after a trip to a mound, I encouraged my catcher to talk to her, walk to her, yell to her -...
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    Teaching Control to 10U Pitchers

    Thank you both for the tips! We have Mon and Tues off with a game Wed so I won't have one on one practice with her until Thurs but I'll definitely update you!
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    Teaching Control to 10U Pitchers

    You are absolutely spot on there! According to her father, she's always been a thinker and analyzes everything. This actually sounds like an interesting experiment. I'm anxious to see how she'll react! Thanks again!
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    Teaching Control to 10U Pitchers

    Thanks for tips, Ray. I have actually been doing EXACTLY what you suggested with her twice a week since January. She does it without effort to me and my catcher in practice but as soon as a batter steps in (whether in practice or a game), she forgets all coaching and goes wild. I stand on the...
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    Teaching Control to 10U Pitchers

    I am a (new) pitching coach for a 10U team. This is my second season and 3 of my 4 pitchers are returning from last season, all of which pitched for the first time last year. My starter has AMAZING speed for her age but lacks sufficient control. I've tried so many drills with her and it doesn't...

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