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08-20-2018, 09:37 AMcoach james replied to a thread Overall strength for Pitching - Does it help with speed? in Softball PitchingSPRINTING!!!!! Hard core as if shes racing against Usain Bolt. Do 5 or 6 sets of 50 yard dashes 3 or 4 times a week in addition to her regular...33 replies | 0 view(s) - 08-20-2018, 09:27 AMcoach james replied to a thread Overall strength for Pitching - Does it help with speed? in Softball PitchingWait!!!........ JAD is a white guy!?!?!?!?!33 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-20-2018, 09:19 AMI see a good athlete with a lot of good pitching qualities. my short list of improvements would be a as follows... 1. Drive mechanics need an...17 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-18-2018, 11:50 AMDo it yourself! There are videos on YouTube showing how to do it and you can order different color laces and a lacing needle online for less than...8 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-18-2018, 11:47 AMWell, coaches DD cannot pitch and play SS at the same time, so my suggestion would be to have your DD play the one not occupied by coaches DD. I...13 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-18-2018, 11:42 AMJAD replied to a thread Overall strength for Pitching - Does it help with speed? in Softball PitchingLong limbs are great for "whip" during an IR pitch, but they are no so good for push ups or bench presses....that would be physics, not genetics.33 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-17-2018, 06:20 PMJAD replied to a thread Overall strength for Pitching - Does it help with speed? in Softball PitchingMichael Jordan and I are both @ 6'-5", so why does he have a 48" vertical jump while mine is 18"? The answer is genetics...and white men can't jump!33 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-16-2018, 11:12 AMEvery contract is different, but a lot of them guarantee to pay the coach for the remainder of the contract, so the AD would essentially be paying...35 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-16-2018, 08:15 AMI used Facebook live on my old cell phone. I can connect it directly to local WiFi or use my current cell phone as a WiFi hotspot. This allows me...9 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-16-2018, 07:41 AMCoaches like to tell recruits they have long term contracts, but just about every contract has a buyout clause if things do not work out as planned.35 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-15-2018, 05:26 PMI would recommend another year on the B-level team if they will push themselves and play in some A-level tournaments, then look to transition to an...40 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-15-2018, 05:22 PMTop TB coaches get their players recruited, so the top coaches do a good job rotating players and keeping the players, and their parents, happy. ...40 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-15-2018, 05:13 PMWhile everyone would love for their DD to have a full ride scholarship to a top school where their DD would be the superstar and compete in the WCWS...40 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-15-2018, 04:08 PMDD practiced more at the younger age groups, and as she got older and started playing at a higher level, her TB teams expected the players to be...18 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-15-2018, 03:34 PM..........7 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-15-2018, 03:28 PMNever said it was mandatory to play on a marquee TB team to play P5, but "it helps", especially the top P5 teams. There are @ 60 (5x12) P5 teams,...40 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-15-2018, 02:20 PMHow old is your DD? 14U or younger I would go with the B-level team. 16U and above I would go with the A-level team.40 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-15-2018, 01:33 PMAs softball becomes more popular athletic departments are paying more attention to wins/loses. 10+ year coaches with sub-.500 records are probably a...35 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-15-2018, 01:22 PMMy answer is "it depends"... 1) Does your DD want to play in college? 2) If the answer to #1 is "yes" where is she in the recruiting process? 3)...40 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-10-2018, 10:31 AMNot sure I would use a balance beam since it sits a good 6" off the floor. Get a 1"x8"x8' from Home Depot and try that.7 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-10-2018, 10:19 AMOne of the biggest appeals of fastpitch for me are the differences from baseball.19 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-10-2018, 09:04 AMBatting cages do not need to be that large unless you are trying to do live pitch. Hitting into a tarp helps and will decrease the chances of a...15 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-10-2018, 08:52 AMThere are plenty of cage manufacturers that'll custom size a tunnel to your specific sizes. I used www.netsofamerica.com for my basement cage. Mine...15 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-09-2018, 07:32 AMA pitcher counting on her TB coach to make her better is not doing it right...private lessons and a lot of "bucket time" during the week are what...43 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-09-2018, 07:23 AMJust about anyone can learn to pitch with enough practice, the question becomes do BOTH of you have the dedication and drive to make it happen. It...6 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-08-2018, 12:32 PMMovement is determined by the amount of air pressure differential. A 2 seam approach has the entire length of the laces rotating in the air stream...19 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-08-2018, 12:23 PMPC has taken a new job as a long haul semi truck driver. He and I still talk occasionally. His DD syd the kid is doing great. He says she's headed...19 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-08-2018, 12:19 PMHouseofpitching.com Bill is in Erie. Message him off his website6 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-08-2018, 12:17 PMBrush and whip look great I'd personally like to see her lock down at a 45 degree angle a bit more. The over rotation she's doing will make it...6 replies | 0 view(s)
- 08-06-2018, 09:25 AMA lot of coaches, especially in high level A-ball will offer private tryouts because they are only looking for one or two player and most players do...13 replies | 0 view(s)
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"I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times" ~Bruce Lee
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08-15-2018
- 05:04 PM - Phandle mentioned JAD in post Pitchers Parents: Opinions Needed...front of the coach. JAD she is going to top ...
07-26-2018
- 12:30 AM - marriard mentioned JAD in post Just saying thanks for the people doesn't feel like enough...eriences with us JAD - I had the pleasure...
05-21-2018
- 06:10 PM - JAD mentioned Strike2 in post Home to first timeAs Strike2 pointed out, the key...
05-09-2018
- 03:23 PM - gamommax3 mentioned JAD in post Tourneys off to a fun start!... out! won 8-7. And JAD must be amped up! D...
04-20-2018
- 09:41 AM - JAD mentioned 29dad in post @29Dad's DD got her first collegiate start on Wed...e a "Shout out" to 29dad's DD for her first c...
02-27-2018
- 02:12 PM - fastpitchaddict mentioned JAD in post DD has been diagnosed with a torn labrum...JAD How is DD feeling?
02-19-2018
- 08:25 AM - JAD mentioned maksoftball in post JAD’s Katherine Huey making history...ng Tapatalk Thanks maksoftball! I cannot tell you ...
12-18-2017
- 11:34 AM - Bob516 mentioned JAD in post putting extra pitching time in...her. So corlay and JAD, so when does encour...
12-17-2017
- 09:43 PM - JAD mentioned junkball in post putting extra pitching time in...t for everyone. As junkball mentioned, it is abo...
12-08-2017
- 03:19 PM - JAD mentioned Coach Marc in post Viewing DFP on my iPad...is^^^^^^. Where is Coach Marc or Ken Krause when y...
- 03:19 PM - JAD mentioned Ken Krause in post Viewing DFP on my iPad...re is Coach Marc or Ken Krause when you need them??...
- 08:46 AM - JAD mentioned Drakemir in post Custom Glove -- Vinci or other options?...vi BV-1929L. Shoot Drakemir a PM and see is he c...
12-07-2017
- 01:25 PM - JAD mentioned Drakemir in post suggestion for santa for new mitt to bring... I have heard that Drakemir is jolly and would l...
- 12:15 PM - JAD mentioned Coach Marc in post Viewing DFP on my iPad... I understand that Coach Marc needs to make some m...
11-22-2017
- 08:30 AM - JAD mentioned Drakemir in post Black Friday deals...to it. Try sending Drakemir a PM and see what he...
11-16-2017
- 09:09 AM - JAD mentioned riseball in post Increasing SpeedAs riseball mentions, long toss ...
11-15-2017
- 10:05 AM - JAD mentioned sluggers in post how to open mind assess your DD ability ?...message emphasizing sluggers post about girls REA...
11-14-2017
- 09:21 AM - riseball mentioned JAD in post how to open mind assess your DD ability ?...of the pack. As JAD mentioned it is all ...
11-13-2017
- 12:38 PM - JAD mentioned Bob516 in post DD1 not getting courtesy runner... P5 is limited, but Bob516 's DD is a catcher a...
10-22-2017
- 11:01 PM - JAD mentioned CoreSoftball20 in post Let’s talk about a backup/cage bat...... season after I met CoreSoftball20.
08-21-2018
- 12:19 PM - CoreSoftball20 quoted JAD in post synthetic glovesMotorcross gloves do not...
08-20-2018
- 09:27 AM - coach james quoted JAD in post Overall strength for Pitching - Does it help with speed?... Wait!!!........ JAD is a white guy!?!?!?...
08-18-2018
- 11:07 PM - pattar quoted JAD in post The return of Daddy ballWell, coaches DD cannot ...
- 05:43 PM - CMMom1740 quoted JAD in post The return of Daddy ballWell, coaches DD cannot ...
- 11:47 AM - JAD quoted NVfishing in post The return of Daddy ballBoth are pitchers and SS. Both...
- 11:42 AM - JAD quoted STRIKE3 in post Overall strength for Pitching - Does it help with speed?Seriously, genetics may be p...
08-17-2018
- 07:51 PM - STRIKE3 quoted JAD in post Overall strength for Pitching - Does it help with speed?...t jump! Good stuff JAD :D !. I agree geneti...
- 06:35 PM - MNDad quoted JAD in post Overall strength for Pitching - Does it help with speed?Michael Jordan and I are...
- 06:20 PM - JAD quoted STRIKE3 in post Overall strength for Pitching - Does it help with speed?So with that said, what can ...
08-16-2018
- 11:12 AM - JAD quoted 625ender in post D1 College Coaching Merry-Go-RoundCorrect and the buyout on a s...
- 10:43 AM - 625ender quoted JAD in post D1 College Coaching Merry-Go-RoundCoaches like to tell rec...
- 07:41 AM - JAD quoted learning in post D1 College Coaching Merry-Go-RoundI thought D1 coaches signed l...
08-15-2018
- 05:26 PM - JAD quoted MightyMO in post Pitchers Parents: Opinions NeededJust finished up her first ye...
- 05:22 PM - JAD quoted Phandle in post Pitchers Parents: Opinions NeededBeing on a top travel team h...
- 05:13 PM - JAD quoted MNDad in post Pitchers Parents: Opinions NeededWhile everyone would love ...
- 03:28 PM - JAD quoted Phandle in post Pitchers Parents: Opinions NeededThe bold part is not case al...
- 03:00 PM - Phandle quoted JAD in post Pitchers Parents: Opinions NeededMy answer is "it depends...
- 02:44 PM - MightyMO quoted JAD in post Pitchers Parents: Opinions NeededHow old is your DD? 14U...
- 02:20 PM - JAD quoted MightyMO in post Pitchers Parents: Opinions NeededMy answers are above. The go...
- 01:55 PM - MightyMO quoted JAD in post Pitchers Parents: Opinions NeededMy answer is "it depends...
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