Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Could the SEC have all 8 teams at the CWS? (@13:27)Reaction to the question Does any player chose to be a pitcher only? (@21:15)Helping catchers to improve their throwing (@30:12)Art of patience (@38:01)Support the show

Especially early in the season our pitchers need practice against hitters and hitters need to see some live pitching. The coaches discuss the need and some options to make this happen.Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Feedback from "praise loudly, criticize quietly" (@17:11)Pitcher's are hitting (@28:56)Follow up to reverse daddy ball (@29:58)What is a bracket ready pitcher? (@46:57)Compete with yourself (@56:23)Support the show

All fields have to be maintained. A lot of players think that it just happens and don't understand the things that have to be done to keep the field playable. By teaching and having them perform some field maintenance they will have more respect for the facilities and lessen the impact of damage during play. And a lot of school ball settings require them to do field work.Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Are 2 different pro leagues good or bad? (@8:30)How to win the right way (@14:02)Make use of limited practice time (@20:39)Create environment where it's save to make a mistake (@29:24)Support the show

There are many different ways to be ready to play a defensive position. We have to teach our players how to move to ready so they are not stationary. A lot of players, especially younger players do not understand this concept.Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Unusual situation with player handling the pressure of playing for dad coach(@8:20)Recruiting Questions (@16:05)Kickoff to the college season (@21:47)Learning by watching (@28:13)Support the show

Where does working on pickoff and trick plays fit into practice? Coaches need to evaluate the skill level of their players and make a determination how much time they should devote to these type of drills.Support the show

This week's lineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: What is most important in college recruiting?(@12:04)School ball team has no pitchers, advice on forcing a player to be a pitcher. (@21:08)General hitting advice (@30:00)Coaching check list (@40:45)Support the show

Coaches need to always be working on improving themselves. Clinics are are great way to meet other coaches and share knowledge.Support the show

This week's lineup:Warmup SegmentListener Question: Do any women's sports actually make any money for their school? (@14:50)Correlation between team rankings and player recognition (@23:09)Feedback from listeners on the issue of not enough pitchers (@31:24)Know the rules if you are going to argue (@53:43)Support the show

How a coach is going to use stats in making game decisions is unique for each coach. But how important they are and the impact on decision making must be communicated to your players. Otherwise discontent and questioning will occur. Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Saw top 25 list, what do you think about the SEC dominating the list? (@11:42)Interview with Valerie Alston, mental coach, speaker, author and podcaster (@19:29)Pitch calling guidance (@49:07)Support the show

The more efficient we are the less likely we get picked off a base and more likely to be able to advance a base. Baserunning practice has to drill down to the small details of footwork to be the more efficient. It's not just take your lead and turn around to come back, but how.Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: What's more important, what my team does well or what my opponent might do? (@15:31)Sorting out the process of trying out for a team (@20:40)Most unhittable pitcher in softball (@30:53)Importance of coaching at a young age (@38:13)Support the show

How a quote from Catherine the Great can be applied to coaching softball.Support the show

This week's lineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: What impact will the change allowing Junior College players 4 years of NCAA eligibility have? (@11:36)Advice for players and teams for playing in cold weather (@21:50)Discussion on the number of social media posts from teams needing pitchers (@31:05)Advice for a former baseball player in coaching softball (@44:39)Support the show

We tell players to wipe off mistakes, mishaps or other negative events to perform at their optimum. Today we challenge coaches to wipe the slate clean and start the new year with no preconceived thoughts and evaluate our team and players with a fresh attitude. Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Team folded and need advice on finding a new team that is more stable (@12:46)When a player has to give up the game (@22:03)Feedback from Managers vs Coaches (@30:56)Improving Speed (@40:48)Support the show

Things happen. Players get hurt, sick or for other reasons miss games or have to be substituted for in a game. Coaches shouldn't scramble to get a player ready to step in and fill a position, but have a philosophy to stay ready by having players adept at that position already. Support the show