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    Softball in JAPAN informative read

    I liked the K-masters I only played with them a hand full of times. I did however play with the NAFA softballs a lot which were very similar in stitching but they always felt so damn heavy. My all time favorite ball was the Debeer 212. It would usually lose its shape after a game or two but I...
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    LSU's Tori Edwards no stranger to the weight room

    She is incredibly strong for a woman I know some guys that would have a tough time lifting 405 even with a hex bar… I read in some of the comments she’s doing it without a belt and that could be dangerous. Listen a belt is not necessary all the time lifting heavy especially if you have good...
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    A message to coaches from a pitching instructor.

    To answer your question, I'm sure there are lots of coaches that have never pitched a day in their lives and have had success coaching it. Me personally I only know of a 2 (I'm sure there are a whole lot more) and both coached college ball. So they, as far as I know never developed a kid from...
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    A message to coaches from a pitching instructor.

    When it comes to pitching…. To a degree yes, I can’t speak on hitting and so forth but when it comes to pitching. I believe an instructor should be able to demonstrate how to achieve PROPER tight spin, because theory alone is not enough in my opinion. Granted if a coach is unable to demo the...
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    A message to coaches from a pitching instructor.

    I’ve never understood why it was so difficult to pick a quality private coach…. If your looking for a pitching coach look at what the best pitchers in the world are doing, male and female. Do their mechanics align with what that particular coach is teaching?? Can that coach effectively...
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    Pitching practice - drills or full pitching? (12u)

    Long toss with emphasis on throwing the ball with a high trajectory. It forces the hips back under the body very well. Also spend a lot of time pitching from 5 to 10 feet further back and concentrate on throwing strikes from that distance.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    A message to coaches from a pitching instructor.

    Absolutely I live by simple philosophy whether it’s right or wrong. I am of the belief that if your pitching coach cannot throw the pitches that they are trying to teach you correctly and with proper spin, then perhaps you should find a pitching coach that could demonstrate everything they teach...
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    A message to coaches from a pitching instructor.

    I always appreciate when a coach shows up to a lesson or reaches out to me. I encourage my pitchers coaches to ask me questions about what I show and why. I let coaches know that I don’t know everything. I have a very good understanding of pitching and proper ball spin and mechanics. However...
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    Brands and style of leather softballs you use?

    I’ve wondered how the champro balls hold up?? I read that they go mushy quickly Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Brands and style of leather softballs you use?

    I use mostly CFP’s because of the feel and cover durability, but for hitting popflys I like the Tattoo Nx3 because they come off the bat amazing and I can use them in the fielding machine as well and they don’t get messed up or get soft EVER, they are easy to grip although the seams are fake you...
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    Drop/Rise Posture

    You can have your DD do whatever she likes to force the balls direction lean forward lean back etc etc…. But that is exactly what she will be doing forcing the pitch and it’s hard to be consistent if your constantly forcing your pitches. Rather, spend time creating spin in the direction you...
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    Spin, Speed or Spot??? in light of the WCWS

    I'm sure your calculations are correct with a wooden bat and a baseball. However I played baseball for a wooden bat league for MANY years before I started playing men's fast-pitch. The harder pitching, to be honest really only hurt the hands and broke more bats but the ball never really went...
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    Spin, Speed or Spot??? in light of the WCWS

    I'm not a big speed fan, but don't get me wrong I understand speed allows you to get away with not being perfect with hitting spots. However, it also allows for a batter to hit tanks when you miss those spots and they've timed you correctly.... That being said location is key, followed very...
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    Rosin question

    Gorilla Gold, it works better!!
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    Pitch speed progression

    I never thought of it in percentages to be honest I have them go through their progression with a little more intention then just pitch speed or force applied. For instance. I do a couple progression with K's understanding what the arm is doing in relation to the body. Then I have them step into...
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