Category Archives: pitching

How to Throw More Heat

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If there’s one thing pitchers, and parents of pitchers, and coaches of pitchers love, it’s when they (or their pitcher) throws more heat or is able to increase her pitching speed!  Speed gets attention.  Speed looks good!

Most pitchers are constantly trying to improve their pitching and improve their pitching speed. Many pitchers practice pitching a lot to get better, but there are other ways to improve as a pitcher, especially when it comes to throwing more heat.

I’m talking about this because I was just browsing around on facebook when I saw this status update by the King of Core himself, Barry Lovelace…

barry lovelaceEvery time I hear testimonies from softball players that work with Barry (especially pitchers), one thing stands out is they all talk about how they see results FAST! Just about every one mentions that, after just a few sessions and workouts with Barry, they can already see and feel a difference in there softball performance.  What other kind of training does that?

Barry uses lots of core power training, functional training, and sport specific training when working with softball players.  He’s designed some great softball training programs that can help you (or your team) step up your game and do it quick! Best of all, you can do his Barry’s softball training programs during season or off season, any time you want or need it!

Learn more about how you can ramp up your softball performance quick and do it for far less than you’d spend for a personal softball trainer or gym membership => SoftballTeamTraining.com.

Upcoming Hawaii Softball Clinics

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Mark your calendars!  There are two great softball clinics coming to Hawaii in the next two months.

First is the Island Softball Experience which is a 2-day camp, October 16-17, featuring instruction from experienced softball coaches and former USA Olympic players.  It will also include position specific training for pitching, hitting, base running, infield, outfield, slapping, catching and bunting.  Cost is $200 if you register by the 1st of October.  For more information or to download a flyer/registration packet, go to Wahine Sports Network.

Next we have the Bill Hillhouse Pitching Clinic which will be November 20th (Saturday).  The location has not been set yet, but the format will be as follows:

9:00-10:30am – Pitching Clinic session required for all non-returnees

10:45-11:45 – Private Lesson (max 2 pitchers)

12:00-1:00 – Private Lesson (max 2 pitchers)

1:30-2:30 – Private Lesson (max 2 pitchers)

2:45-3:45 – Private Lesson (max 2 pitchers)

4:00-5:00 – Private Lesson (max 2 pitchers)

How much does it cost?

Pitching Clinic Session – $30/pitcher

Private Lesson Sessions – $45/pitcher

Important Information: ALL pitchers must provide their own catcher.  You CANNOT attend a Private Lesson Session if you have never been to a Bill Hillhouse Clinic in the past.  All new clinic pitchers MUST attend the Pitching Clinic Session at 9:00am.  If you have been to a clinic before, you do not have to go to the 9:00am session.  You can just choose a private lesson time slot and sign up for that session only.  For more information or to reserve a spot, contact me at staciemahoe [at] gmail.com.

Softball Pitching Tip for Rainy Days

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softball pitching tipsMy daughter’s softball game just got rained out this morning which is why these Rainy Day tips are on my mind.  As we sat there watching the rain pour down, these two pitching tips went through my mind:

  1. Ask for a new ball as frequently as you need to even if it’s annoying to everyone else
  2. Bring a chamois to wipe the game balls with

I remember many games when coaches were trying to keep the game balls dry using towels on crazy rainy days.
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Fastpitch Softball: How Do You Compare

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High School Softball PlayerIf you think you’re “hot stuff” as a softball player, read THIS ARTICLE and ask yourself…

“How Do I Stack Up?”

This player is a freshman that college coaches of some of the best programs in the nation already know about.  She’s got great grades and doesn’t have to be hounded by her parents or coaches about it.  She’s not one of those players who’s been playing since she was 5 and yet, she can hit the ball and “has it all” as a pitcher.

AND is just a freshman in high school this year!

So how do you stack up?  Where are you in your skills and grades and attitude?  Are you working hard enough?  Or are you just “settling” for “being the best” where you are at?  Are you really, truly striving to being the best you can?  Why should a coach choose you?  Can you do better?  Can you strive for more?  Can you push for more than you’re doing now?  Do you need to raise the level of your softball performance?

Maybe now is a good time to do a serious self-check and re-evaluate your direction.  Be Great!

Live Interview with Gold Medalist Michele Granger

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Michele Granger InterviewHey – just a quick note to let you know about a live interview I just found out about. Make it Pro will be doing a Live Interactive Interview with Olympic Gold Medalist Pitcher Michele Granger.

  • Who: Make It Pro, Michele Granger, and YOU!
  • What: Live Interactive Interview
  • When: Jan. 7th, 5pm Pacific.
  • Where: Take part, listen in, watch the interview live at http://www.makeitpro.com/tv

Hopefully you and I are able to take advantage of this opportunity to check out a fun softball event.  Mark your calendar.  Set an alarm on your phone or in your e-mail program.  Tell your friends, teammates, and colleagues about it!  Should be lots of fun.  Hope to “see” you there!

Hawaii Pitching Clinic with Bill Hillhouse

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Just a quick update about the Bill Hillhouse clinic which is scheduled for October 10-11 here in Hawaii.  Bill has just agreed to help out our local families and pitchers by offering this clinic at a reduced price.

Participating pitchers can now attend this 2-day clinic for just $50 (includes BOTH days!).

  • Saturday: clinic/instructional session (3 time slots to choose from)
  • Sunday: small group session (6 sessions to choose from)

More information is available on the Clinic Flyer.

You may print/save the registration form for this clinic HERE.

Spaces ARE limited so please reserve your spot as soon as possible by turning in both your registration form/waiver and payment.  This will be Bill’s 3rd time coming to Hawaii and each time parents ask when he’ll be coming back!  This is your chance to work with one of the premier men’s fastpitch pitchers and clinicians without having to travel to him.

I hope to see you there!  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.  Contact information is avaialable on both the flyer and registration form.

Coaches, parents, and anyone else who wants to come watch, learn and ask questions are invited to come for FREE!

Here are some pictures from Bill’s 1st clinic here in Hawaii.

Bill Hillhouse in Hawaii

Hawaii Pitching Clinic

Bill Hillhouse Clinic

Bill Working with Hawaii Pitchers

Too Much!

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When it rains it pours right?  There have been so many great specials available recently that I’m beginning to lose track.  I can’t choose just ONE to share with you because they all address different issues.  Soooooo…chose the ONE that best addresses an issue you are dealing with or need help with right NOW.

Here they are in no particular order – all the specials that are ending soon

1.  Fastpitch Assistant at 41% off: get 6 months of weekly practice tips and ideas to make planning practice easier on you!  CLICK HERE to save big before the special ends tomorrow.

2.  Free Mental Game Help: Dr. Tom Hanson is GIVING you a number of awesome resources sharing success secrets of the best in the game of baseball.  Plus he’s answering some of the most pressing questions real players, parent, and coaches have about the mental game.  Learn more HERE.

3.  Workouts for Baseball/Softball: Brand new workout DVD from Coach Dan of BaseballStrength.com and you get it for “Shipping Only.” No additional costs for the workout DVD that will help you easily incorporate an effective fitness/training component to your practices or training routine.  Limited number of DVDs available, so get yours today.

4.  New Workout Video for Softball Pitchers: learn from the pros and use the exact exercises they are using to get same day results.  Barry Lovelace (the King of Core) got together some of the softball players he trains and he is going to show you the exercises they use to increase strength and pitching speed…all for just $9.  Obviously that’s a great deal that won’t last long.  Get your pitching workout HERE.

5.  Coming Soon: I think I heard Marc Dagenais mention that he’s going to be doing this personalized programs again.  I don’t have the details yet, but will let you know if and when that is available.

Whew!  That’s a lot of stuff, but it’s likely that there’s only ONE that you “really” need right now (and will put to use immediately if you get it).  Don’t go all crazy just because you can’t resist a good deal.  Just get the one program or resource that is going to help you the most right now. IF there is more than one that will help you immediately, then go for it, but I don’t want to see you spending money on something you’ll never use.  If you want the most for your dollar and you KNOW you will need/use it – then by all means, take advantage of these deals before they’re gone.

Hope you had a lovely weekend!