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Over the past 8 years of coaching 100+ players per week on softball pitching, I noticed the following trends in phrases that parents and coaches, including me, say that confuse fastpitch players. These phrases are "broken" because they confuse girls on pitching mechanics. Here are some ideas of what to say instead.
Think back to your last golf round. What type of player are you? Are you praying that you'll hit your next shot in the air, or are you calculating the difference between your 5- and 6-iron? Are you just trying to keep up with the rest of your group, or are you visualizing the angle of your draw?
These questions show a clear difference in competency level. One person is competing, while the other is focused on basic skill development without even knowing which skills need to be developed. She just knows she has to get the ball over there, with no idea how.
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Right now is an exciting time in the softball world. Maybe you're trying out for a travel team, deciding which organization is the best fit, attending a college exposure camp, or playing in tournaments where college coaches are watching. No matter what stage you're in, there's one question every athlete might be asking:
What makes me stand out?
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with two outstanding college coaches—my cousin, Coach Erica Hanrahan and Coach Laura Matthews—to talk about what it really takes to play softball at the college level. Looking back on that conversation today, the advice they shared is even more relevant.