Have You Used Side-By-Side Video Analysis Yet?

Hey There Friend!

Did your favorite college team make it to the post-season?

Who are you predicting will bring home a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP for their school this spring?

I got to see 3 of my BreakThrew Fastpitch alumni help their Western Kentucky team win the Conference USA Tournament Championship and receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament last weekend! It was so fun to get be at the games in-person to watch the players, coaches and fans experience all the emotions that go with winning in those big moments! Check out the picture at the bottom of this article!

I hope you get to watch some of regional games that will be televised and/or streamed this weekend as so much can be learned from these great players!

A few of the many things you may want to watch with pitchers include:

• Pitching Mechanics
  • Remember that they are often throwing pitches besides a fastball and will have some subtle differences mechanically with various pitches
• Command of the zone
  • Watch what pitch locations get hit hardest. Almost all big hits are "mistakes" by the pitcher
• Does the pitcher make "good" mistakes with her pitches?
  • meaning, IF she misses her location, is it in the correct area in or out of the zone based on the count
• How does the pitcher keep hitters off-time to contact?
  • does she change speeds, use all areas of the zone, throw hard at the hitters hands
• How does the pitcher create outs?
  • does she strike hitters out or pitch to contact and let her defense make plays
• Does the pitcher get late, sharp break on movement pitches?
  • Many times you will be able to see her spin in slow motion on the broadcast.
• Do you notice pitchers using pre-pitch routines?
  • Can you see an intentional pre-pitch routine that includes a deep breath right before the pitch?
• What happens when the pitcher struggles?
  • Does she have a strong presence in the circle for her team regardless of her personal performance?
• Can the pitcher bounce back from mistakes quickly?
  
  • If she gives up a big hit, does she attack the next hitter or make another mistake?
• Does the pitcher HAVE FUN and truly enjoy competing with her teammates?
  • Does she celebrate her team's successes and pick her teammates up when they are struggling?

I'd love to hear what you or your pitchers have learned from watching some of the BEST pitchers in the country compete! Drop me an email and tell me about it!

This week I wanted to make sure you all knew about a FREE resource I provide to check your pitcher's mechanics!

I will gladly sync your pitcher up with a model AND provide you with a checklist to use to identify areas within her mechanics that need more work!

If you haven't taken advantage of this offer yet, I encourage you to do it now!

If you'd like a little more HELP with this process, I'm bringing back the option to purchase a Voice Over Video Analysis!

This is when I will sync your pitcher with a model and do a frame by frame analysis for her (and you) so that she can SEE and HEAR about the areas of her foundation that could use a little strengthening!

I will also PRESCRIBE things for her to do that will help her improve the things I show her in the voice over analysis!

If you'd like to take advantage of the FREE side-by-side analysis or PURCHASE a Voice Over Analysis for your pitcher, check out this LINK for all the details!

Remember, a STRONG foundation is something EVERY pitcher should be working on developing! Weaknesses with mechanics will show up in ALL parts of your game.

Learning WHAT needs attention mechanically and HOW to correct it is one of the most important things you and your pitcher need to understand if you'd like to see consistent progress over time!

I hope you have a fabulous weekend my friend!

All My BEST,
Myndie

PS: Have you registered your pitcher and/or catcher for Summer School yet?