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? - First Baseman's Mitt
If your daughter is serious about 1st base and will be playing there as her primary position, she should have a 1st basemans' glove. Of course she thinks her glove is fine, because she's been using it and is comfortable with it already. Every player should have appropriate equipment for their...- 2MinuteR
- Post #10
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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When does daughter handle her own problems
I just wanted to comment on your post. I have played D1 as well as coached D1 and now am a private pitching coach. When it comes to communication with the parents, I set some boundaries. If the girl is under 18or not a senior in HS, I typically communicate with the parents. If they are very...- 2MinuteR
- Post #19
- Forum: Being a Softball Parent
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How does she get that fastball down!?
I'm not sure of the definitions of the two. I assume either just stepping off the mound or exploding off? If that is the case, I am a leap and drag instructor. I start all new pitchers stepping off the mound, then we eventually graduate to leaping and dragging. I hope I answered your...- 2MinuteR
- Post #16
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Does the riseball really rise???
It depends on what kind of rise ball you are throwing. If you are throwing a "corkscrew" or "bullet" spin riseball, there are no seams cutting the air so the ball will go up, but not rise up. If you are throwing a true rise ball, with backward spin, it will rise up. However, you must...- 2MinuteR
- Post #123
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Importance of the glove hand
When focusing on the glove hand, you want to to keep your left and right arm in unison as much as possible. If you look at how your pitch arm comes through, you want your left arm to do the exact same. Think of a bird flying, or any weight training exercises. With that being said, you should...- 2MinuteR
- Post #28
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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How does she get that fastball down!?
There are a couple things to look at if missing consistently high. First, if she is trying to "guide" or "aim" the ball, she might be leaning forward which in turn will bring her release too high. Another is to shorten her stride just a hair. If her stride is too long it will pull her release...- 2MinuteR
- Post #14
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Fastpitching
If her control and form was good before, a good way to get more speed is arm speed. The faster your arm goes, the faster the pitch will go. A good drill to do is to have her stand about 15 feet from a fence. Standing sideways (as though in the middle of her pitch) have her circle her arm...- 2MinuteR
- Post #3
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Pitching Drills Help
Without knowing the details of your pitcher, here is one thing you can do: Have her stand on the mound without the ball and glove. (Assuming she is right handed) Have her stand on the mound with her right foot only and jump out toward the plate as far as she can. Don't have her do her motion...- 2MinuteR
- Post #5
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Recruiting process
I can give you a little information. I coached Division 1 softball for years and was very active in the recruiting process. To be eligible to play college softball, there are a couple of different things to consider. First, there's the NCAA requirements. You can find that on their website, or...- 2MinuteR
- Post #2
- Forum: Playing College Softball
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Countering first impression "you are too small"
As a former Division 1 pitching coach, size is definitely an issue that come up. Her stats will speak for her. Also, if she has received awards in her conference or any MVP awards for high school, that speaks volumes as well. If she is throwing 58-60, she should be able to get a scholarship...- 2MinuteR
- Post #3
- Forum: Playing College Softball
