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September 12 & 13, 2009 - Jennie Finch Softball Camp at Radford University

August 29, 2008 - The Rise Ball Video - Coming October of 2009

June 16, 2008 - The Curve and Screw Ball Video - Now Available

April 18, 2008 - "It's Time To Pitch"

September 12 & 13, 2009

Jennie Finch Softball Camp at Radford University

Larissa Davis participated in the Jennie Finch Softball Camp at Radford University, in Virginia, on September 12 & 13, 2009.  Larissa and another girl were picked out of their group to demonstrate their pitching skills. As Larissa was pitching, Jennie said, "Larissa has a violent wrist snap." After Larissa was finished pitching, Jennie said, "You pitch really well."

August 29, 2008

The Rise Ball Video - Coming October of 2009

Coach Jerry Johnson has announced that he will be creating another new pitching instructional video, which will be entitled. The Rise Ball video is tentatively set to launch in October of 2009, and will be for ALL levels of experience.

Stay tuned for more information.

June 16, 2008

The Curve and Screw Ball Video - Now Available!!

This DVD isn’t just for the beginner or intermediate pitcher… it’s for ALL pitchers.

Chelsea demonstrates how to correctly pitch the screw ball and curve ball; and, she also demonstrates drills for pitchers of all experience levels.

In this DVD you will discover how simple and easy it is to do drills inside, in a relatively small area, that will maintain your spin, speed, and mechanics on the ball during the winter months. All that is needed is a bucket of balls.

April 18, 2008

"It's Time To Pitch"

Cheerleading, basketball season is over; girls are ready to start back pitching. How many times have pitching coaches heard “I have a daughter that is thirteen years old, can you have her ready to pitch within three weeks?”  My answer “You bet.” Not so fast my friend as one famous sports announcer would say.

Anyone who has never pitched a softball, especially parents, has no idea how difficult it can be but, every year you hear the same question from them.  Don’t get me wrong, I am not being mean spirited, I am just telling like it is.

If you want to get good at anything you must devote time to it.  The more productive the time spent on anything the better the results.  The number one question I am asked from girls and parents is how to increase speed.  My answer to them is to pitch the ball correctly and the speed will come provided you do all of the other drills and set goals, and I want to stress HIGH GOALS, during your practice sessions.  Pitchers must challenge themselves, especially if they are working alone.  They must have a plan and stick with it. Know what is going to be done before the pitching sessions are started.

Pitchers need to practice a minimum of three or four days a week.  If for some reason you can’t get outside because of the area you live in during the fall and winter months  then you need to work on your spins and speed and work smarter not harder and you will be prepared when you can start your sessions outside.  Bottom line there’s no excuse for not practicing.  Pitching requires hard work and dedication I can’t express that enough.

Parents must motivate their daughters to ensure they do their work outs and may even need to participate as well.  In most cases the pitching Instructor or coach usually only sees a student one day a week.  Pitching is a partnership between the student; parent and pitching coach it takes the three of us to make her a great pitcher and that should be our goal.  If for some reason you must push your daughter to practice than I would say she doesn’t want to pitch it’s you that wants her to pitch.  If your daughter really wants to pitch she will be coming to you with enthusiasm saying “Mom, Dad Lets Pitch.”

Yes, it’s time to pitch and I wish all of you the very best this coming season and more.  To all the parents be patience and supportive.  When you walk into the circle for the first time on game day the majority of you will be nervous, and it will take time for you to get into your rhythm.  Win or lose it will be a lasting experience for you and one you will treasure for a life time. Let this be the foundation for your future success.  Good luck and “always remember practice and commitment make the difference, and always strive to be better today than yesterday.”

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