Softball – Page 2 – Fastpitch Foundations

April 23, 2021 | By Fastpitch Foundations | In Coaching, Inefficiencies, Softball

Style Vs. Substance

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: Is it important to separate stylistic choices a pitcher makes, and instead focus on [...]

April 23, 2021 | By Fastpitch Foundations | In Awareness, Development, Softball

Diversity vs. Specificity

Diversity VS Specificity An interesting conversation between Pat, Rich, and Mike regarding Diversity vs. Specificity. They explore some tough questions regarding pitching, and some insightful experiences they have had with pitching students. Don't forget to use the pause button to take notes!

April 22, 2021 | By Fastpitch Foundations | In Assessments, Coaching, Softball

Intake Assessment

Intake Assessment During this roundtable, our Team discusses how to assess new students, and the importance of doing a thorough evaluation of each student before establishing an individual course for development. Join Pat, Rich and Mike as they talk about methods they have developed over years of instruction to make this process as efficient and [...]

April 22, 2021 | By Patrick Moyer | In College Recruiting, Expectations, Softball

Recruiting: Setting Realistic Expectations

Get Started – Set your Expectations Before you seriously begin to invest time and money into your recruiting process you need to do an honest evaluation of your expected level of play. This evaluation usually is most productive when it involves your parents and your current coaches. Everyone wants to play at the highest level […]

April 6, 2021 | By Fastpitch Foundations | In Coaching, Philosophy, Softball

When to Learn a New Pitch

When to Learn a New Pitch 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: When is a good time to add a [...]

March 29, 2021 | By Patrick Moyer | In Coaching, Softball, Strategy

“Get ‘Em Out”

"Get 'Em Out" This year marks my 18th year of coaching girls fastpitch softball, and a lot has changed in our sport. Players are bigger, faster, and stronger, and as a result we are seeing higher scoring games. Since moving the pitching rubber from 40 to 43 feet, our sport has become more about offense [...]