Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

This weeks lineup:

• Warmup Segment
• Listener Question: Thoughts on a team organized screaming at opposing pitcher. (@10:32)
• Paige's Power Play: Reframing Adversity (@17:35)
• DR3 Fastpitch Pitching Corner: How can we convince our coach that he needs to develop a pitching staff not just use 1 or 2 pitchers? (@21:24)
• Instant Replay - Good or Bad (@34:58)
• Taking a 3-0 pitch ???  (@45:40)
• Action Coach Tip: Behavior styles and communication (@55:38)

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The discussion today revolves around the many benefits of playing to win as opposed to playing it safe and trying not to lose. It may cost you today to be aggressive, but in the long run can develop an attitude for your players that they are always in the game and to not let down.

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This weeks lineup

• Warmup Segment
• Listener Question: Should my daughter be a utility player? (@12:29)
• Paige's Power Play: What does mental preparation look like?  (@19:13)
• DR3 Fastpitch Pitching Question: My daughter is 10 years old, how much time should she be practicing pitching?  (@21:47)
• Incorporate fun activities into practice. Players of all ages like to have fun, set aside some practice time for something fun that also develops playing skills. (@31:07)
• The pitch clock is working for MLB, should we implement some changes to the fastpitch game to get more playing time per game? (@41:43)
• We plan practices ahead of time and them multiple players don't show up. This is disappointing. Don't show frustration for the players that are not there, focus on making it enjoyable for those that are there. (@54:53)

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Some players don't look the part, but are just winners. You may tryout a player or have a player recommended to you but at first glance just doesn't stand out. Look deeper and look for other assets that might make this player a difference maker.

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This weeks lineup:

• Warmup Segment
• Listener Question:  How are national births awarded? (@08:10)
• Paige's Power Play: (@13:32)
• DR3 Fastpitch Pitching Question: (@17:37)
• Challenge of Cutting a Player (@28:03)
• Both sides of a social media viral video (@36:19)
• An out is not always a mechanical problem (@43:02)

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Catchers should not stay in one position behind the batter. Unfortunately there are usually holes there because that's what a lot of catchers do. But the catcher has to position themselves based upon where the batter is standing and pitch selection. A good catcher can make a dig difference for the pitcher and has an opportunity to create more outs.

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This weeks lineup:

• Warmup Segment
• Listener Question: I have players that also play on rec teams. I think they would be better off practicing with our travel team. What do you think? (@15:00)
• Paige's Power Play: What championship teams believe. (@22:25)
• DR3Fastpitch Pitching Question: Conflict with a coach on how to throw certain pitches.  (@26:37)
• Body types and preconceived ideas (@46:19)
• 5 tips to consider if your dream is to play at the highest level by a D1 player (@57:32)
• Establish guidelines to determine who plays (@01:14:02)

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Major League Baseball has proven that moving defensive players around is very effective. While we don't have the resources to carry it to their level, it can give us a competitive advantage. Coach Tory gives you some advice and some things to think about to train coaches and players the art of defensive positioning.

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This weeks lineup:

• Warmup Segment
• Listener Question: What is the #1 absolute for a hitter? (@10:40)
• Paige's Power Play: Expectations (@14:11)
• DR3 Fastpitch Pitching Corner: I have a smaller pitcher who does not throw hard (@18:16)
• It's not always the pitch callers fault (@35:03)
• What are other sports that compliment softball? (@44:37)
• Ground Balls are bad (@53:57)

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Coaches need to understand the strengths and weaknesses between left handed and right handed players and use them to their advantage. To start with,  use terminology that can apply to both right and left handed players. For example, instead of saying right and left, say glove hand or throwing hand. Positioning and footwork are identical relative to the glove hand. Also, coaches your left handers and right handers have different strengths. Use them to your advantage. You position right handers where they can be most effective. Your left handers shouldn't be in the same spot.

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