Heather talks about her love for playing catch. She takes us through some foundational steps for learning how to throw. We discuss the importance of learning to throw and making it a routine part of practice. Most of all: Just play catch! #FundamentalFastpitch #SoftballSchool #PlayCatch #Throw #ThrowingMechanics #LoveLanguage #Softball

Simple softball is breaking the game down into its basic foundational components AND executing those foundational skills. At its core, it’s playing catch and playing it well. We talk through the fundamentals of simple softball, why it’s so important, and some tips for executing. #FundamentalFastpitch #TheHuddle #SimpleSoftball #PlayCatch #Throw #Catch #Execute #FoundationalSkills #Softball

On the softball field - and in life - there are so many factors that are out of our control.  We discuss three things that are in our control and how choosing to control them can make all the difference. #FundamentalFastpitch #TheDugout #ControlTheControllables #Attitude #Effort #Focus #GiveItYourAll #LeaveItAllOnTheField #Softball

Take a tour of softball at every level.  From league to select through college, Jess and Heather talk about each level and do some reminiscing. #FundamentalFastpitch #TheHuddle #DevelopmentalMilestones #League #AllStar #Select #HighSchool #College #Softball

Dropped third what? A strikeout can end with the batter reaching base? The crew discusses an important but often misunderstood rule. #FundamentalFastpitch #SoftballSchool #DroppedThirdStrike #Run #KnowYourCount #Softball

How many kinds of bunts are there? We discuss four types of bunts, when each type of bunt may be called, and the mechanics of bunting. Leave a comment and tell us what terminology you use. #FundamentalFastpitch #SoftballSchool #Bunt #SacBunt #GetYourBuntDown #SmallBall #Softball

You've probably seen the adorable video where the kid puts their eye up to the ball atop the tee. But that's not what we coaches mean when we say "eyes on the ball." What is tracking? How do we know if a player isn't tracking and what can be done about it? #FundamentalFastpitch #TheDugout #EyesOnTheBall #WatchTheBall #Tracking #AimSmallMissSmall #Softball

Join us for even more baserunning talk!  As players develop, they should be looking to up their game with some advanced concepts.  The group talks about how to edge out your opponents on the bases.  #FundamentalFastpitch #SoftballSchool #Baserunning #Run #Hustle #BeSmart #Bunt #ExtraBases #ManufactureRuns #Softball

There’s more to baserunning than you might expect!  Jess takes us around the bases as she teaches the basics of baserunning.  Heather and Mike confess to not being the speediest of runners! #FundamentalFastpitch #SoftballSchool #Baserunning #Run #GetAGoodJump #TagUp #Hustle #Softball

Pet Peeves: Round Two!  We had so much fun discussing pet peeves that we needed a second episode!  Find out how parents, coaches, and umpires make our skin crawl.  Let us know some of your biggest pet peeves.  Leave a comment on our social. #FundamentalFastpitch #TheHuddle #PetPeeves #Parents #Coaches #Umpires #Softball