Speed vs. Accuracy – Are We Missing Something?
Speed vs. Accuracy There has always been this question in pitching, what makes a pitcher great? At a young age, what should a pitcher focus on first, speed or accuracy?…
Mastering the Curveball: Mechanics, Spins and Drills
Learning to Throw a Great Curveball Curveball: A pitch that is known for having great break, spin, and movement. A very difficult pitch to hit. Also, my FAVORITE pitch to…
The Yips and the Will to Persevere
The Long-lasting Effects of the Yips Although I did find solace during my last collegiate game, my experience with the yips was far from over. I mean that in both…
The Yips: From National Player of the Year to Dreading Pitching
The Yips: Losing Control Wanting to pitch every game quickly turned to hoping that I wasn\’t in the starting line-up. Could I ever feel confident in the circle again? Would…
Proper Landing Mechanics for Pitchers
Stride Leg Landing Mechanics To properly understand movements within the pitching motion, we need to first address how the body moves in many other athletic movements. Softball pitching is not…
Spin Series with Lacey Waldrop: Change-up Drills
Do you want to develop a devastating change-up? Check out Lacey Waldrop’s favorite drills to increase deception and develop consistency.
The Importance of Throwing Quality Pitches
Control the Controllables. Throw Quality Pitches. During a lesson with one of my younger pitchers, we started having a conversation about different counts and the importance of quality pitches. When…
"Heel, Toe, Go!" Weight Shift Drill for Pitchers
How to Generate Power and Explosiveness off the Mound One of my favorite things about providing instruction is that there are always several different methods to get the same outcome….
Enhance your Pre-game Routine with Arm Care
How does your Pre-game Warm-up Impact your Health and Performance? I’ve watched teams warm-up many times throughout the years as both a coach and a player. When I was growing…
Spin Series with Lacey Waldrop: Dropball Drills
Four Drills to Improve your Dropball After each initial installment of the Spin Series, I will provide a supplemental article the following week. Each secondary article will contain specific drills…
Combating Perfectionism in Pitchers: Coaching Tips
Coaching Perfectionist Pitchers Coaches have the power to influence their players in ways that parents just can\’t. I can\’t tell you how many times parents tell me, \”I tell her…
Combating Perfectionism in Pitchers: Signs and Parental Guidance
5 Signs of a Perfectionist Pitcher Perfectionism is rampant in today\’s youth culture, especially among girls and women; research suggests that girls and women tend to show more perfectionistic behaviors…