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  1. M

    Increasing velocity

    Can’t say I have a great set of info to benchmark. I know of one 2025 pitcher that is 150 and deadlifted 260. My daughter is really enjoying the lifting. We were talking long term goals (ie 5+ years) getting to 1x body weight bench press, 1.33x squat and 1.67x deadlift. But honestly we focus...
  2. M

    Increasing velocity

    Good for her! I guess there are exceptions to every rule. Those speeds at just over 100 lbs is impressive! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  3. M

    Increasing velocity

    That is true. But the specific 6 weeks didn’t see much change in height or weight. I think it was more about fixing the weak link in the chain. I think more girls should strengthen their core and hips. Might let them transfer the strength they have better. In your daughters case like mine...
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    In need of bucket parent 101

    Pitches in the dirt - first I decide can you just get out the way if so do it. If you can't then I have learned to put my glove where I think it will be / bounce and turn my head to the side. So far only one time I took it in the ear. But that is better than dental work! But a mask is still...
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    Increasing velocity

    I can share one example. My daughter (also 13) has benefited 5mph since strength training. But it is hard to say only strength training. In her case, she is also a year-round swimmer so she has always looks a bit more muscle developed in her shoulders and quads from swimming. She has that...
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    12U pitchers throwing 58-60 mph

    Dads exaggerate. Per the video grandpa can be worse. But that is a different point. The social media posts are coming from youth trying to get attention. Having a board with comparable measurements is better than the random post measured who knows how. Is it a replacement for watching them in...
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    12U pitchers throwing 58-60 mph

    I don’t think it is “inflated.” It is apples and oranges. A one rep max in ideal conditions vs cruising speed in game situations are not the same. If they claim them as game then it is “inflated” but that isn’t what is being said. Sort of like a basketball players game vert vs ideal condition 1...
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    12U pitchers throwing 58-60 mph

    I am from Northern VA. It is a 90 min to 2.5 hour drive depending on traffic. It has been worth it. I would suggest her videos. The content is similar and we did that for a while. My daughter has fixed a couple nagging mechanical issues that Rita diagnosed and gave drills to fix very...
  9. M

    12U pitchers throwing 58-60 mph

    Like I said she uses 3 measurements and all have been within 1 mph of each other when I have been there. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    12U pitchers throwing 58-60 mph

    I can’t speak for timing but I think she continued to see Rita after she signed and posted recruiting videos. I am not saying game speed will be max effort 1 rep but it is indicative. We have faced 5 or 6 of the girls in the 14u age and those girls all cruised within 2 or 3 of their posted...
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    12U pitchers throwing 58-60 mph

    The girls throw indoors at her facility. It is at 43 feet from a rubber mat with pitching rubber attached to the floor. There is no run and gun. It is with proper mechanics and game like situation. The rubber doesn’t have a deep rut or soft traction like some fields. She does try to pair girls...
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    12U pitchers throwing 58-60 mph

    https://softballpitchingtools.com/speed-club/ In the Virginia area we have a famous pitching instructor. She has a number of students that are in the category this thread is discussing. My daughter started going to her recently. I can vouch that the numbers are real. They are taken using 3...
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    The Saga of Rebuilding a School Program: A parent-coach's journal

    Funny you talk about front side resistance because that is what my daughter needed to address. She did reps every day in a mirror. I taught her what to look for and gave her some marks on the floor she needed to hit. The reps even without the ball were very important. Sent from my iPhone...
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    The Saga of Rebuilding a School Program: A parent-coach's journal

    I think you can get her to 50 by season. My daughter added 5mph with 30 days of focus. She worked every day on mechanics and has started to see a trainer to build strength and explosiveness. I was nervous that if she worked that hard and got no results it might deflate her enthusiasm. But...
  15. M

    OT: Best Baseball Bats

    Does your DB play rec or travel. Many rec leagues require USA bats that are dead. If travel USSSA are allowed. They are better. The Cat 9 connect or composite both are good ones. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Outfield technique

    I like to show girls examples by hitting them a line drive a medium height and a high pop fly. Have them land in the same spot and then show them how much they roll. The visual of the 3 balls all hit to land at the same spot and one rolled to the fence, the next 40 ft and the high one bounced 2...
  17. M

    If the leap is allowed.....

    I don’t think pitch count in baseball is reasonable. Too restrictive IMO. But I have always said improper mechanics doesn’t matter pitch counts you will still get hurt. Same even more so in softball. My DD has never complained of arm fatigue but more tired legs. But that is in practice...
  18. M

    NLI signed, a note of thanks to the DFP'ers is in order from a long time lurker

    Congrats! What grade was your DD in when she started emailing coaches? Did you go to the camp at Tenn? Did coach come to her game? Was first call the offer or a series of discussions? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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