Posts Tagged ‘softball’
The very first thing I like to go over when coaching young softball pitchers is to address how they grip their fastball and explain to them the reasons why the grip I teach works.
The horseshoe, two-seam grip is what is most beneficial when throwing a proper fastball with proper technique.
This is the place to begin...How you hold the ball. You can gain much speed simply by gripping the ball in the most advantageous manner available for a fastpitch softball pitcher.
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Softball/Baseball Coach, Kimberly Edwards, Teaches You How to Condition & Refresh Your Glove
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It's important you "bond" with your glove in softball or baseball because it's actually an extension of your body when you're on the field.
In fact, I always and still do sleep with my softball glove next to my bed, but more so, it's important you take care of your glove with good maintenance.
You want to work in, condition, moisturize and refresh your glove whenever needed.
The simplest, most inexpensive and easy way to do this is by using basic shaving cream. Watch the glove maintenance Read more [...]
If you all didn't know, I am a softball player.
This Victoria Day/May 2-4 weekend in Canada, I am going to be coaching as a pitching coach at the 2012 PWSA Softball Skills Camp in Oshawa.
The young athletes I will be coaching are in the squirt and novice level, and I can't wait to whip them into shape, and teach them all I know about the game and pitching.
* Check out my Video below!
I started playing when I was about 7 years old, and eventually went to Australia to play on 2 teams. Read more [...]
Since this is the introduction of my blog, I just wanted to share a little bit about me...
About Me:
I am originally from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Lived there for most of my life. I lived in Australia for 1 yr, and traveled by myself right out of high school.
I was a softball pitcher on scholarship and went to Texas A&M University, McNeese State University and coached pitching at The University of Northern Iowa. I have a degree in Pre-Medicine, as well as many minors. I have Read more [...]