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  1. coach james

    awesome pitcher...or was she?

    ASA tournament today, we saw one of the best pitchers we've ever seen. Kid had crazy movement, pinpoint accuracy, and was throwing 61 mph on average. In the middle of the game following the thrashing they put on us (10-2), someone says "man that rubber seems really close", after a time out to...
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    What does your DD/Player do to improve?

    I have a DD who is going to be a sophomore in HS next year and just came off of her freshman season and in going into her travel ball season soon. She is currently a mid to lower 50's mph pitcher, pitched JV and missed the K record in JV by 2 k's this year and had a no hitter. Now myself, my...
  3. A

    How Much Is Too Much???

    DD plays for two teams and pitches on average about 8 innings a week. There is also at least one 1 hour pitching session or practice each week. She is 13 1/2 years old. A colleague/Softball trainer that I know told me that my daughter should be pitching more - in order to get better. What is...
  4. S

    It is motivating and empowering while stressing commitment

    It seems so much of everything we discuss here on this board is conveyed in a very subtle manner for us here at Little League Softball Champs: Joe Jackson: Amazon.com: Kindle Store Fastpitch softball is one of the fastest growing sports in the world right now. With stories like the one...
  5. coach james

    change up vs. off speed

    Where I come from an off speed is only a few mph difference from your hard stuff. This is accomplished by tucking the ball deeper into the palm or maybe by adding another finger to the grip. A change up is about 15-20% slower than the fastest. These are my definitions. Is this a regional thing...
  6. coach james

    ATTN. pitching coaches

    Has anyone ever heard of an issue with the stride foot landing too hard? My dd strides well and gets completely open as the left foot is landing at a 45°+/- angle... she lands on the toe and the the heel follows. However there is a slight thud sound. This sound is her high school PC's new hot...
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    Pitch Follow-Through, Which Way is Correct??

    Greetings, My daughter has been taught by a couple of different pitching instructors over the last few years in clinics and one-on-one settings. She is at the point right now that she requires a pitching coach to move to the next level. My question or concern is related to the release or...
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  8. coach james

    loading the pitch/wind up

    My dd will swing both hands back in her wind up...she modeled Finch when she first started at 11yr old... Does anyone have an issue with the amount of swing back? For her, once her hands have crested and start the forward motion, her drive knee bends and starts the "launch" position. This HS PC...
  9. coach james

    Amy in AZ's 15yr old new student?

    Where are our updates to her progress you promised? Did she stick with it?
  10. blazer60

    Teaching I/R to Young Players

    Any of you have some good 'sayings' or drills that help young players learn I/R. Obviously, explaining internal rotation to 10 year olds is useless. I'm a former college player and was taught IR without even realizing it and now coach 10u players, most of which are 9 years old. I am brand new to...
  11. coach james

    timing is off

    I have a 14yr old pitcher on our tb team who is struggling with her timing. Ideally, the ball should be around 1 o'clock when the stride foot lands, but she is closer to 3 or 4, and her speed and movement are less than desirable to be nice. I've made sure the stride is in sync with the hands and...
  12. GunnerShotgun

    Why Do Hips Follow Hands?

    My 12U DD went to a substitute PC last night who was a D1 pitcher. The PC said she looked great but needed to work on keeping her hips open and not close them so fast (hips should follow hands). I have told her this repeatedly, have bought her the perfect circle training aide and she also does...
  13. O

    Illinois - Aurora Raiders Tryouts - August 4th and 5th

    The Aurora Raiders softball organization is having tryouts for all ages groups (10-18U) August 4, 2012 and August 5, 2012.Makeups will be held on August 11 2012 and August 12, 2012. For more information please click on the link below: Aurora Fast Pitch Association
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    When to start looking for new pitching coach?

    DD's last year of 12U, second year of pitching. First year of Comp ball..starting pitcher. She's been with a private coach for about a year and a half. Coach is knowledgable and did a great job of breaking down each step of pitching. We see her once a week for 30 mins unless she cancels (we...
  15. A

    Looking for pitching coach for 8yo in indiana.

    8yo daughter wants to start pitching. Looking for a pitching coach in southern Indiana. Preferably close to the Bloomington area. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
  16. A

    My DD pitching - Internal Rotation Question.

    I've been on the forum a few months now after discovering the Internal Rotation thread. I have pretty much exclusively taught my DD to pitch. She will be 10 on Sunday, and started pitching 12 months ago. She is one of three pitchers on a 10U travel team that I also coach. We have been working...
  17. S

    Michele Smith 2011 Holiday Gold Camp 12/28 - 12/30

    Hello all! Quick shout out to those who are interested in hitting the sandy beaches after the holidays to fine tune pitching, catching, fielding and hitting skills with an Olympic Athlete. Join Michele Smith and other professional athletes this December 28th through 30th in Clearwater, FL...
  18. waukeshahurricanes

    18/16u waukesha hurricanes looking for pitcher, middle infielder or cf

    The waukesha hurricanes are looking for a sloid pitcher too ad to the team along with some help up the middle. I have coached for 13 seasons and am well respected in the area come join us we will be doing some college exposure tournaments as well as leauge play...
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    Bill Hillhouse - Atlanta, GA pitching lessons

    New University of Georgia pitching consultant, Bill Hillhouse, will be in Atlanta this coming weekend, September 9-11, for individual pitching lessons. He will be in Atlanta on a monthly basis. For more information or to reserve a spot, go to Softball Pitching DVD Video Series and scroll down...
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    Illinois Homer Hawks 14u team looking for a pitcher

    Illinois Homer Hawks 14u team looking for a pitcher and player Illinois Homer Hawks 14u team looking for a pitcher and player to add to a dynamic team. We would like to add a player asap. Call Coach Al 815-260-6007

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