Category: Preparation

How to Throw Strikes Consistently as a Softball Pitcher

lukej January 6, 2020 No Comments

Consistent delivery equals consistent results. Here's how to increase your accuracy, velocity and consistently hit your target as a pitcher.

“Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship.”

lukej December 26, 2019 No Comments

I recently heard this quote for the first time: “Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship.” It stopped me in my tracks. And of course I thought of…

10 Things to Know As A Softball Player

lukej July 10, 2015 37 Comments

From one softball player to another, I wanted to give you a few things to do and know that can help you become the best softball player you can be.…

What’s Wrong With Being a Beginner?

lukej April 8, 2015 10 Comments

In a fast pace world, we are always thinking ahead and thinking what’s next? We are searching for bigger and better things. I think we can all say at one…

What Exactly is “Normal”?

lukej January 29, 2015 No Comments

What really is “normal”? “Normal” has a different picture or movie next to it for every single person out there – in sports, careers, relationship, etc. We all have different…

The Depth Chart Doesn’t Define You

lukej October 7, 2014 No Comments

Someone asked me this, “What was the turning point for you? Was there a stage where you suddenly began passing people? And how much of it had to do with…

Summer Tryout Q&A with Amanda Scarborough

lukej August 6, 2014 13 Comments

When I think of tryouts I think of the following emotions: nervousness, anxiety, excitement, eagerness, pressure. This is a time, in my mind, where a player is tested mentally, even…

6 Steps to Prepare for Next Weekend

lukej July 13, 2014 No Comments

So I’m sure a lot of you played this weekend and are just getting done this Sunday. You probably even play next weekend (because yes, it’s THAT time of year).…

How do you get “The Look”?

lukej June 25, 2014 6 Comments

Regardless of how hard you throw, how you swing or how much movement you have, you should have a certain look about you. No, I’m not talking about make up,…

How Often Should You Practice? Guest Blog: Savana Lloyd (SL Fastpitch)

lukej March 6, 2014 No Comments

Savana Lloyd, from SL Fastpitch, hit a hot topic, covering how often a pitcher should practice. As pitching coaches, we CONSTANTLY get asked this question. It’s everyone’s favorite! There is…

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