Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

This week's lineup:

• Warmup Segment
• Listener Question: What is you opinion of the concept of live pitching during practice? (@13:11)
• Paige's Power Play Just saying believe in yourself is not enough (@23:55)
• DR3 Fastpitch Pitching Question: Is the rule change on leaping by the NCAA a benefit for the pitcher? (@26:24)
• Instructors and coaches need to help players prepare for tryouts (@31:53)
• Where are the D1 colleges located? (@42:25)
• Action Coach tip of the week.: Don't barrage players with things not to do in  a game. (@48:53)

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In this episode we discuss the style of catching with one knee on the ground. What are the benefits and what limitations does it place on the catcher in catching and blocking.

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This weeks lineup:

• Warmup Segment
• Listener Question: How important are game stats for recruiting? (@11:41)
• Paige's Power Play: Mental games at the WCWS (16:41)
• DR3 Fastpitch Question: Shoes for a pitcher (@20:05)
• Part 2 of interview with Justin McLeod of Extra Inning Softball - Changes in the future of the game (@25:55)
• Recruiting tips (@55:03)
• Recognize the time to win and the time to learn. (@1:02:39)

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Why do we enjoy the first slice of pizza more than the fifth? The first slice meets a need, while the fifth slice becomes overindulgence and will probably make us feel worse. This is the law of diminishing returns, which states that there comes a point when adding additional factors decreases the output. That first slice tastes so good, but with each additional slice we don't get the same sensation. The coaches discuss how the number of games a team plays can result in less enjoyment and effort.

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This weeks lineup:

• Warmup Segment
• Listener Question: Treatment of pickup players (@10:47)
• Paige's Power Play: Pain is necessary(@15:27)
• Season in review with Justin McLeod (@18:45)
• Reminders for showcases (@43:38)
• Dealing with part time effort (@51:34)

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Should I coach or instruct my own child? Some can and some can't. In this episode we discuss various things to think about if you are coaching your child's team or working with her at home. The coaches have seen 1000's of players and have seen the interaction between player and parent. This is a great episode if you are doing it or are thinking about it. Also some of it applies to just being a spectator.

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This weeks lineup:

• Warmup Segment
• Listener Question: What do teams mean when they say "Distance is not an issue"?  (@11:06)
• Paige's Power Play: Respect (@16:09)
• Being great isn't the only thing. (@19:33)
• Reminders for Showcase Season (@32:09)
• Coaches make playing the outfield fun. (@39:00)

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It happens to all teams, we start a game flat or lose to a team we should have beaten easily. The coaches discuss this phenomenon and have some suggestions of how to avoid it and some possible causes. 

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This weeks lineup:

• Warmup Segment
• Listener Question: Is it a good or bad thing to have a team so dominant?(@10:24)
• Paige's Power Play; Let's stop gossip. (@19:04)
• DR3 Fastpitch Question: My daughter does not have much endurance. Please advise?  (@22:29)
• Observations of the college season. (@38:16)
• Team Culture(@1:03:40)
• Loser's bracket is not as bad as you think, (@1:13:51)

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The coaches discuss the post game meeting. It takes discipline and planning to have an effective post game discussion. You have to be careful with emotions and not let them take over what you are trying to accomplish.

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