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  1. K

    Input on teaching hitter how to read pitches

    Screwball, thank you for the tips. This information is what I was looking for in addition to any clips. So many times on this site people indicate that reading the pitch movement is important. I agree that catchers and pitchers are trained to pick up spin, movement, etc... and I do believe...
  2. K

    Input on teaching hitter how to read pitches

    I am pleased mechanically with DD's hitting. I am now seeking input on how to help DD read pitches and/or pick up spin for different pitches in games. Any videos of the different spins, grips and hand/arm motions would be helpful. Looking forward to the input. Thanks. :)
  3. K

    Relaxation Techniques

    ? She is a perfectionist and has a perfectionist personality. I believe she puts pressure on herself at bat and thus that is why I have asked for specific relaxation techniques/routines that people see other players utilize or they teach their players. Like the wrist video you previously...
  4. K

    Relaxation Techniques

    Actually she is the youngest of two. Just set to turn 17. Perfectionist.
  5. K

    Relaxation Techniques

    Maybe but I don't believe so. She hits well off front toss both at the diamonds for batting practice and during warmups. We use TCB balls, whiffles, regular softballs, baseballs, tennis balls, whatever. She just looks and acts tense and tight during games.
  6. K

    Relaxation Techniques

    Sluggers: Exactly. Telling a young lady to relax is not enough; showing them/making them feel how a certain action will make them relax IMO will be more effective. Sounds like Howard's approach to hitting mechanics, doesn't it???? :) Thanks.
  7. K

    Relaxation Techniques

    FFS: you mentioned you have several. If you would share any others I would appreciate it. Nothing much has seemed to work and I would like to give her several to try to see if one in particular is successful for her. Thanks.
  8. K

    Relaxation Techniques

    Any focus suggestions or breathing techniques that may be used? Like the video of loosening of the wrists. Will have DD view this post. Thanks FFS.
  9. K

    How much is too much softball in one day?

    Not that she doesn't enjoy playing. A 7-8 hour day of softball with very minimal breaks seems to be a lot; one thing if it is for games like the 9 game weekend previously posted but when the warmups exceed the game time I question the value and the decisions. A first time sore arm from a...
  10. K

    Relaxation Techniques

    It is on the discussfastpitch.com website under Cindy Bristow's blog so I did not post the link originally. http://www.discussfastpitch.com/cindy-bristow-softball-tips/7269-cindy-bristow-can-you-actually-try-too-hard.html
  11. K

    Relaxation Techniques

    Following up on Cindy Bristow's excellent Blog post "Can You Actually Try Too Much," I am requesting specific techniques, comments, routines, etc... that you either teach your hitters or have seen good hitters use in order to prepare them to step into the batters box in a relaxed mental and...
  12. K

    How much is too much softball in one day?

    SoCalASABlue, even your last comment is really a tough thing. Do you let a now 17 year old make that decision if it continues to cause pain? I think I agree with you and honestly I don't believe DD will tell me that she is ok with the situation. I suppose the next tournament will give us some...
  13. K

    How much is too much softball in one day?

    Ouch. I posted this situation to assure myself that I was not be an overprotective parent and that I was not alone in my thinking of this excessive warmup routine not being the norm. I have serious concerns about this type of warmup/game routine for DD (and the other athletes in the...
  14. K

    How much is too much softball in one day?

    We don't live in a large metro area so really not much for other options; I know of two other possibilities but all have lineups full from fall tryouts. Made first installment of fees which we can forfeit. Reality is if we drop she probably wont be playing travel ball this year and only 1 year...
  15. K

    How much is too much softball in one day?

    Lozza, great observation using only a message board. :) Three-four head coaches, three very laid back, other one my daughter called the nazi. I dont think I need to tell you who runs the warmups.
  16. K

    How much is too much softball in one day?

    Amy, players stay in the program as it is a successful club program with D1 D2 placements. My daughter got the only open spot on the team. I agree with everything you have said. Not sure what to do.
  17. K

    How much is too much softball in one day?

    I should mention, they got to the championship. My guess is that the success of the team reinforces the warmup routine. Great athletes on the team, great reputation as a travel club. Amy, I agree with you but now do I really start the season as a complaining parent? I have voiced my opinion...
  18. K

    How much is too much softball in one day?

    Amy, this is actually a very well respected club organization that has been around a long time. All team members including pitchers and catchers do the full warmup drills and it appears that he runs p/c through first so they can then warm up pitching. My daughter thought she took more cuts in...
  19. K

    How much is too much softball in one day?

    18U. Our experience has always been warmups about 1/2 an hour with a one game break in between DD games. If there is a longer break between games I understand a longer warmup. I was just shocked. I am sure I could not stand my entire work day with a couple 10 minute breaks and it is...
  20. K

    How much is too much softball in one day?

    New team and first tournament of the season. Games roughly at 10:00, 12:20, 2:40, hour games. Full warmups hour and a half before first game and a full warmup an hour and ten minutes before second and third games so about (2) breaks of about 10 minutes down time for eating, etc... So for...

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