Addie | The Girl Who Forgot How to Pitch

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So, why I share my story is because I want other people – the non-players (parent, coaches) to know how much pressure can be on the players from a young age. Especially when they are very talented. I was always heralded for doing so good under pressure, it was one of my gifts. And, I loved the game more than anything in the world. I loved to pitch more than anything in the world. But there was also an immense amount of pressure on me. Fear of losing a game, of making a mistake. Fear of disappointing people. Fear of someone replacing me. Fear of not being validated by making it to a D1 college. Fear of being useless if I couldn’t pitch. So much fear that I never really digested or realized.

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How to Make a Pitcher Mad!| Softball is for Girls

Pitchers. They do a hard job. In front of so many people to boot. And to be successful they have to put in hours during practice and after practice. It’s not easy and not every softball player is cut out to be a pitcher. Today, we discuss the 5 easiest ways to make a pitcher…

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The Life of a Pitcher | Softball is For Girls

When they show up on the field, any given Saturday With butterflies and excitement, they are ready to play.  They take a look at the circle, and inspect the mound Where the deep trenches from those who came before them are found.  They warm up their snaps, their grips and their throws And say a…

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5 Things You Should NEVER Say to Your Fastpitch Pitcher

Listen. For those of you basking in the glory of softball under the age of 12, we say ENJOY! Seriously….enjoy. You may read this, and think it will never happen to you. You may even sigh and think “What kind of spoiled brats are these parents, raising, my daughter would never act that way?” And well,…

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One Important Trait of SUCCESSFUL SOFTBALL PITCHERS

Pitching. Pitchers. Softball Pitchers. What we have found is that pitchers are a tenacious bunch of girls. They tend to be the perfectionists, the “OCD kids”, the able to withstand great pressure but also put THEMSELVES  under great pressure kiddos. Above so many things, we have found that there is one common thread of successful softball…

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An Open Letter to My Pitcher Daughter

Dear Daughter; First off, know that I love you. With all my heart. I have watched you work so hard to stand out there on the pitching rubber, just so you could serve your team to the best of your ability. Your hard work, your willingness to put yourself out there, you determination, your dedication,…

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