Ask Coach Heather! Heather gets her chance to field questions from her 12u girls!  Mike and Heather discuss some surprisingly thought-provoking questions.  #FundamentalFastpitch #SoftballSchool #AskCoachHeather

We make our way out to the grass in this edition of the position spotlight series.  Jess delves into the qualities of a great outfielder.  We round out the conversation with what makes each of the outfield positions unique and a long list of outfield drills.  #FundamentalFastpitch #TheHuddle #Outfield #StuckInTheOutfield #ReadsOffTheBat

You see billboards all the time, but what does it mean to be a billboard on the softball field?  Heather and Jess explain what it means to “billboard,” why “billboarding” is a problem, and some ways to avoid it.  #FundamentalFastpitch #TheDugout #Billboard #Emotions #3Seconds #Snowball

Shortstop demands versatility.  Mike, Heather, and Jess talk about how shortstops are able to fill the various needs of the position.  In addition to physical skills, confidence, softball IQ, and a dose of swagger round out the tools available to great shortstops.  #FundamentalFastpitch #TheHuddle #Shortstop #Athletic #Swagger #Silky

The crew dives into a batting practice staple - soft toss.  Hear the proper way to set up soft toss and some common mistakes.  We round out the conversation with some soft toss variations.  #FundamentalFastpitch #TheHuddle #SoftToss #BattingPractice #GoHit

What makes a third baseman great?  Is it being technically flawless or the mental approach?  We talk about how both of these qualities factor into making a well-rounded third baseman.  #FundamentalFastpitch #TheHuddle #ThirdBase #HotCorner #ALittleCrazy

Mike and Jess wrap up their candid conversation with insight on the local little league draft processes and their own individual responses to team success and big moments.  As an added bonus, enjoy their post wrap-up discussion about their kids’ personalities and navigating emotions through success and failure. #FundamentalFastpitch #TheHuddle #Draft #BigFeelings #Success #Failure

Follow along with Mike and Jess as they continue their discussion about controversial little league strategies such as bunting, slapping, and running the ball in from the outfield.  #FundamentalFastpitch #TheHuddle #Texas #California

Without the steady supervision of Heather, Mike and Jess get on a windy roll about little league in California vs Texas.  Part 1 of this 3-part dialogue centers on the differences in rules.  #FundamentalFastpitch #TheHuddle #CaliforniaSoftball #TexasSoftball

Second base sometimes gets portrayed as “less than” its partner across the diamond.  Jess and Heather talk about the role of second base and what to look for in a second baseman.  We close things out with a list of skills every second baseman should be working on.  #FundamentalFastpitch #TheHuddle #SecondBase #MiddleInfield #SneakyRange

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