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Welcome toFastpitch Foundations'Softball Pitching Online UniversityEnrollment is Now Open for:Parents of PitchersPitching CoachesMOTIVATED PitchersTEAM COACHESWho WE ARE -
TEAM COACHESFastpitch Foundations has a great structured learning path for you. You can begin with our 100-Level courses and graduate up through our other levels. Additionally, we offer personal interaction for coaches at all levels.Find Out More About Coach Mentoring!Back -
PITCHING COACHESWe can help you build on your current skills by guiding you through the very basic mechanics all the way up through the secrets of making a ball move. Many instructors are seeking a “seal of approval”...we offer a comprehensive educational program to enhance your skills and marketability.Enroll Now to View Course CatalogBack -
Motivated PitchersFastpitch Foundations has a great progression program to take you from the very basic beginning levels all the way through the elite levels of pitching. We encourage you to follow our suggested learning pathway which creates a solid foundation to build upon in your journey to becoming an elite pitcher.Enroll Now to View Course CatalogBack -
Parents of PitchersThe best pitching coaches are parents - and we will support you through your entire journey! Fastpitch Foundations has a great entry point for you in our 100-Level offering. Included are the foundational basics of pitching a softball efficiently.Enroll Now to View CoursesBack
Welcome to Fastpitch Foundations
Eyes to See
This video is a great place for those new to Fastpitch Foundations to get started.
Getting Rid of Forward Effort
Short video regarding one of the most common issues you'll face.
Recent Blog Posts
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There Is A Way That Seems RightThere Is A Way That Seems Right One of the bigger challenges we have at FF is an existing perception that permeates the present atmosphere, primarily, in the arena involving the masses of beginning pitchers across the Nation. I say this not to condemn all coaches of beginning pitchers; but to alert everyone that is...View PostBy: Fastpitch Foundations -
Muscle MemoryMuscle Memory Fastpitch Foundations members have submitted many questions to us and we want you to know we are listening! Pat, Rich, and Mike took the time to host a round-table discussion to answer some of these questions. One of these questions was: What are your thoughts regarding muscle memory? We hope our answers are helpful...View PostBy: Fastpitch Foundations -
Inefficiency: Forced Follow-ThroughsBreaking Bad: Forced Follow-Throughs Fastpitch Foundations will periodically review what we view as inefficient - but prevalent - instruction methods. When doing this, we are not passing judgement on any specific individual - as many of these inefficiencies were items that we used. As we grow into a better version of ourselves, we need to...View PostBy: Fastpitch Foundations -
Methods of Learning - Lessons From a Black BeltMethods of Learning - Lessons From a Black Belt Growing up each of my children were involved in various sports, or physical activities. My kids played team sports like volleyball, softball, soccer, baseball, football, and cheerleading. My son however, found a genuine interest in the Martial Arts and starting learning Tae Kwon Do Karate at the...View PostBy: Patrick Moyer -
Why This Name: "Foundations" ?Fastpitch FOUNDATIONS: Why This Word? FASTPITCH FOUNDATIONS Why this Name/Word “Foundations”? The most fundamental building block in our society is the Family structure. Accordingly, one of the key functional objectives of Fastpitch Foundations is to play an integral role in Family dynamics through our interactions with you. The passions of God are so clearly defined when He...View PostBy: Rich Balswick -
How Young is Too YoungHow Young is Too Young Is it ever too young for an athlete to start pitching? In this short video Mike, Pat, and Rich talk about when young students want to start taking lessons. Do they have the desire & passion to begin this journey.View PostBy: Fastpitch Foundations
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Walk Before You RunWalk Before You Run The Fastpitch Foundations team discusses the importance of managing initial expectations when starting your journey. There is no substitute to building from the ground up. Becoming an elite pitcher is a marathon; not a sprint.View PostBy: Fastpitch Foundations -
Inefficient EfficiencyInefficient Efficiency Let me start this out with the statement that I love my kids. As their parent, the lessons that they teach me... have helped me in personal ways beyond any level of description. My discussion of them here is to convey an important message to you... not condemn them in any way!!! You might...View PostBy: Fastpitch Foundations -
What's in a Name?What's in a Name? Webster’s dictionary has two definitions for the word Foundation. Foundation: a body or ground upon which something is built up or overlaid. The key to a well-built, sturdy building is laying a proper foundation. Without a stable base, the rest of the building risks being damaged by wind, weather, and other elements. Another definition...View PostBy: Fastpitch Foundations -
Forever LearningForever Learning Fastpitch Foundations members have submitted many questions to us and we want you to know we are listening! Pat, Rich, and Mike took the time to host a round-table discussion to answer some of these questions. One of these questions was: Do you guys have any tips for a coach that is new to...View PostBy: Fastpitch Foundations