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12U Pitcher Evaluation Please
Just based on the side view from the summer: I think there is a lot going on here... Her arm is long and locked out, resulting in her pushing the ball. As a result, her posture is poor since she has to lean over/bend at the waist to clear a path for her arm to push the ball. Because she is bent...- mikhy1
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Pauly Girl Fastpitch Online University
I finished both the Intermediate and Elite Level courses. I really appreciated all of the foundational principles taught throughout the intermediate level courses and thought Rick did a really good job explaining/demonstrating those mechanics. It's required to do the Intermediate Level cert...- mikhy1
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Pre-Pitch Routine
Right, I certainly wouldn't recommend forcing a specific pre-pitch routine on a kid. I think the goal should be to have good, open communication with your athletes and find what works best for them. Though I think it's appropriate for a PC to make suggestions to help their pitcher get into a...- mikhy1
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Power of role models - how to make your girls FLY at practice
How awesome is it that our girls are growing up with such great role models and heroes? People like them, that they get to see play the sport they love on TV?! Just think about how many young women, and men, the USWNT has inspired in the last month alone? And how many little girls will pick up...- mikhy1
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Pre-Pitch Routine
Hey All! I read an interesting article by former All-American pitcher Lacey Waldrop on creating and practicing a pre-pitch routine. I thought she made some good points and gave some practical advice in her article (Three Components to Improve Your Pre-Pitch Routine) but would love to get...- mikhy1
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Hello from Alabama!
Welcome! Lots of great info here!- mikhy1
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Tincher Pitching w/o a backswing
Just for reference, there are/have been several female pitchers that have succeeded at a high level without a back swing. Here are a few off the top off my head. Meghan King, Carly Hoover, Lacey Waldrop, Megan Kleist. In fact, most of the FSU developed pitchers didn't use a back swing and that...- mikhy1
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Any miracles? Hitting hip: good pitcher to poor pitcher in 2 weeks
This is 100% correct, the back-side of the mechanic is not working properly here. She's fighting her lower body to get the pitch off. I see A LOT of younger pitchers struggle with this, including one I work with. The cue that worked for us was literally just "let the back leg turn over." And I...- mikhy1
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Northwest Florida
Hey! I am a Varsity Softball coach here in Northwest Florida that primarily works with pitchers. While I haven't posted much/any I've been a long time reader of this site and have read a TON of threads on pitching mechanics. I am a big fan of the I/R and Drive Mechanics stuff on this site and...- mikhy1
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13yr old pitcher analysis any suggestions
This is my first post so I'll keep it super simple! The cue we use for this is "knuckles up through the catcher." I wish I could take credit but I stole it from Florida Stat! But overall she looks good, kudos on all the hard work!- mikhy1
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