How many pitches should a pitcher throw? 4? 5? 6? What about 3? Why does a pitcher throw each type and what’s the purpose of each? And, Dan covers how to convince … EP12 – How Many Different Pitches Should a Pitcher Throw and How Do You Convince a Coach to Adopt New Throwing Drills? Read More »

Is the wrist snap in softball throwing actually important? Should players be encouraged to swing early in the count, or at the first pitch? And, what standards should a 16U player be … EP11 – Should You Swing at the First Pitch? Strength Training Milestones & The Wrist Snap in Throwing Read More »

How important is pace of game for a pitcher? We hear about this all the time, but what does moving fast on the mound actually do? Dan also discusses mechanics and how … EP10 – Is Pace Important for Pitchers; Overthinking Mechanics; Is Jogging Bad for Softball? Read More »

Melanie Rushing, host of the softball podcast The Mental Sweet Spot and former collegiate coach, came on the show to give three great culture tips for teams and players. She shares insight … EP9 – Melanie Rushing on Team Culture; Crossfit Training For Softball, and Are Expensive Bats Worth It? Read More »

Dan discusses softball throwing accuracy, whether yoga is good for softball players, and the mindset of swinging at the first pitch of an at-bat in fastpitch. To submit a question for the … EP8 – Softball Throwing Accuracy Tips; Is Yoga Good for Softball and Should You Swing at the First Pitch? Read More »

Antifragile is a term for a system or thing getting stronger when exposes to stress. It’s different than resilience and Dan explains why building it is important for athletes. He discusses whether … EP7 – Are Athletes Fragile or Antifragile? Bad Umpire Mindset; Why You Shouldn’t Palm the Softball Read More »

In this episode, Nick Esposito of Fastpitchstrength.com joins to give three great strength training tips. We also discuss velocity gains from various throwing mechanics fixes and what players can expect. Follow Nick … EP6 Softball Strength Tips with Nick Esposito; Throwing Mechanics & More Read More »

In episode five, coach Dan talks about how to pick the right position for a softball player to have a fighting chance at playing in college. Being a utility player can be … EP5 Picking the Right Position to Get Recruited; Specializing in Softball = Bad? Throwing Tips During COVID Read More »

Lots of softball players get throwing arm pain. Softball arm pain isn’t always preventable, but understanding the causes is an important step in getting proper treatment and reducing likelihood of injury in … EP4 Why Softball Players Get Arm Pain; Recruiting Advice; Breaking in a New Glove Read More »

Is it possible to throw with 12-6 backspin in softball? What about snapping the wrist? Coach Dan also covers parents in the dugout and sprint speed tips. To submit a question for … EP3 Throwing with 12-6 Backspin in Softball? Parents in the Dugout & Sprint Speed Tips Read More »