Greenmonsters
Wannabe Duck Boat Owner
What in the world does a calculus exam and being in the circle have to do with each other? That is apples and oranges. Again, you need to take a walk in the real world with regard to softball. Unlike calculus, pitching is a dynamic physical event and performance is enhanced by competent coaching during that event. This is common in most athletic endeavors. That is why top programs in softball and baseball have pitching coaches. Only a coach who is insecure in their abilities insists on providing zero help and then expecting pitchers to "figure it out". Of course when things do go south on game day who do they blame? Of course, it is the pitcher who they have had zero role in developing.
I gladly would have accepted both mental and mechanical advice from a coach during college calculus exams.