Fastpitch Softball Chat

How important is the windup in your windmill pitching motion? - Produced By Gary Leland. This episode Dr. Sherry Werner of the Sherry Werner Fastpitch Academy, discusses a topic that is thought about frequently in her training organization. Sherry breaks down the research and studies behind how the windup effects shoulder stress or ball velocity, and how does it play a roll in the overall pitching mechanic. Fastpitch TV Social Media...

How to improve windmill pitching ball velocity? - Produced By Gary Leland. This episode Dr. Sherry Werner of the Sherry Werner Fastpitch Academy, Discuss the concept and studies behind how to increase ball velocity for your windmill pitcher. There are 4 key components behind the mechanics of improving your windmill pitching. Fastpitch TV Social Media...

At what point should my pitcher change from pitching with an 11" to 12" softball? - Produced By Gary Leland. In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Dr. Sherry Werner discuss the age at which a pitcher will switch from pitching with an 11" softball to a 12" ball. She also discuss how to transition your pitcher to get used to the softball size change. Fastpitch TV Social Media...

What distance does a softball pitcher, pitch from? - Produced By Gary Leland. In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Dr. Sherry Werner breaks down the distance standards per age group for fastpitch softball pitchers. Dr. Werner has trained thousands of young athletes and works hard every day to teach the new pitcher the basics and fundamentals of windmill pitching. Fastpitch TV Social Media...

How much slower should a change up pitch be vs. a fastball? - Produced By Gary Leland. In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Dr. Sherry Werner from the Sherry Werner Fastpitch Academy, answers a frequently asked question from her softball pitchers. She breaks down how much difference you should have in your change-up pitch speed vs your fastball windmill pitch. Fastpitch TV Social Media...

How Long Should My Pitching Stride Be? Dr. Sherry Werner - Produced By Gary Leland. In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Dr. Sherry Werner from the Sherry Werner Fastpitch Academy, answers a frequently asked question from parents of softball pitchers. She breaks down the idea behind a player's pitching stride and how long it should take or how far they should step out. Fastpitch TV Social Media...

How Often Can A Pitcher Safely Pitch Each Week? Dr. Sherry Werner - Produced By Gary Leland. In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Dr. Sherry Werner from the Sherry Werner Fastpitch Academy, answers a frequently asked question from parents of softball pitchers. She tells us why she doesn't allow a pitcher at 16U and under to pitch more than 3 days a week. Help keep Fastpitch TV free. Show you support at Fastpitch.tv/backers Fastpitch TV Social Media...

How Young Is To Young To Start A Girl In Pitching Lessons? Dr. Sherry Werner - Produced By Gary Leland. In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Dr. Sherry Werner from the Sherry Werner Fastpitch Academy, returns to discuss what age is to young to start training lessons for a new fastpitch player wanting to learn the windmill style of pitching. Help keep Fastpitch TV free. Show you support at Fastpitch.tv/backers Fastpitch TV Social Media...

What is the hardest pitch to learn in fastpitch softball? with Dr. Sherry Werner - Produced By Gary Leland. In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Dr. Sherry Werner from the Sherry Werner Fastpitch Academy is here to answer another major question she recieves from new pitchers. Which pitch is the most difficult to learn and train, to deliver the ball correctly in windmill pitching. Help keep Fastpitch TV free. Show you support at Fastpitch.tv/backers Fastpitch TV Social...

What is the difference between fastpitch Ball Speed and Ball Spin? with Dr. Sherry Werner - Produced By Gary Leland. In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Dr. Sherry Werner from Sherry Werner Fastpitch Academy is here to tell you the difference in age requirements for throwing breaking pitches in softball as compared to baseball. Help keep Fastpitch TV free. Show you support at Fastpitch.tv/backers Fastpitch TV Social Media...

How old does a pitcher need to be before starting to throw breaking pitches? with Dr. Sherry Werner - Produced By Gary Leland. In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Dr. Sherry Werner from Sherry Werner Fastpitch Academy is here to tell you the difference in age requirements for throwing breaking pitches in softball as compared to baseball. Help keep Fastpitch TV free. Show you support at Fastpitch.tv/backers Fastpitch TV Social Media...

Pitching, Hitting, & Throwing Rep Counting with Dr. Sherry Werner - Produced By Gary Leland. In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Dr. Sherry Werner from The Red Barn Sports Academy is here to discuss the similarities between Pitching, Hitting, & Throwing. And why you should keep track of each when counting reps. Help keep Fastpitch TV free. Show you support at Fastpitch.tv/backers Fastpitch TV Social Media...

How do I get a hitter to stay back longer in a swing? with Rob Crews - Produced By Gary Leland. In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Rob Crews from Complete Game is here to discuss his process behind helping batters stay back in their swing longer. Rob tells us why it is important to keep from lunging towards the pitcher during an at bat. Help keep Fastpitch TV free. Show you support at Fastpitch.tv/backers Fastpitch TV Social Media...

How do I incorporate the mental skills necessary for pitch selection and pitch recognition in a drill? with Rob Crews - Produced By Gary Leland. In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Rob Crews from Complete Game is here to discuss his expertise on pitch recognition drills. How to work with hitters on "Zoning Down" on front toss pitching. Rob also dives into concepts to improve hitters skills in this core area, and consistently reinforcing these processes. Help keep Fastpitch...

How to work on hitting contact points for inside and outside pitches, with Rob Crews - Produced By Gary Leland. In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Rob Crews from Complete Game is here with a common question. How to work with hitters on contact points of hitting inside and outside pitches. Rob also dives into concepts and drills to improve hitters skills in this core area. Help keep Fastpitch TV free. Show you support at Fastpitch.tv/backers Fastpitch TV Social Media...

Speed Can't Be Taught, with Charlie Dobbins Produced By Gary Leland. In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Coach Charlie Dobbins from William Peace University is here with advice on the concept that speed is an attribute that can't be taught. Coach Dobbins discusses one of the greatest tools in softball, and natural talent. If you get on base then the opportunity arises to run havoc on the defense. He notices many young athletes don't understand you can't steal 1st. Listen...

A Pitcher's Powerline with Charlie Dobbins Produced By Gary Leland In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Coach Charlie Dobbins from William Peace University is here with advice on the concept of a Pitcher's Powerline. Coach Dobbins asks young pitchers "What is the powerline?" Many answer it is the direction in which they are going to stride when delivering the pitch to the catcher. But what Charlie sees is your body is going to seek balance. Natural progression and natural...

Three Functions of a Pitch with Charlie Dobbins Produced By Gary Leland In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Coach Charlie Dobbins from William Peace University is here with advice on three specific functions in softball as a catcher. Coach Dobbins asks young catchers what type of pitches do you receive and how do you present them to the umpire? Charlie believes there are three different pitches; Strikes, Balls, and Everything else. Its up to you as the athlete to frame up...

The Importance of Having A Plan with Todd Bradley Produced By Gary Leland In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Todd Bradley from Campbell University is here with another great tip on creating and having a plan. The importance of executing the plan. And being ready to adjust the plan. Help keep Fastpitch TV free. Show you support at Fastpitch.tv/backers Fastpitch TV Social Media...

The Importance of Hitting Off a Tee with Rob Crews Produced By Gary Leland In this episode of the Fastpitch Softball Chat Show, Rob Crews is back with another great tip on bat selection, should I consider going lighter? When selecting a bat for fastpitch softball, Rob doesn't believe in going with light bats. For Example: Starting out with a -10, 33", 23 oz. softball bat and stepping up to a -10, 34", 24 oz. bat is only a 1 oz. difference. This change is so small that you won't be able to...