Busy Schedule? Limited Space? Here’s How Pitchers Still Make Progress.

Hey There, Friend!

I thought it might be helpful to share some of the most common concerns I hear from parents and pitchers when it comes to finding time to practice.

These challenges feel real—and they are! But here’s the good news: with a few small mindset shifts, it’s totally possible to build confidence, sharpen mechanics, and get better… even with a busy schedule!

Let’s bust a few myths together 👇

❌ MYTH #1: You need at least 30 minutes to get a “real” workout in.

Life is BUSY. I get it!

Many of you have multiple kids, multiple sports, and multiple calendars to manage. If your daughter is juggling a fall sport and fall softball, those after-school practices and weekend tournaments can make longer training sessions feel nearly impossible.

But guess what?

You don’t need a full-blown workout to get better.
You just need 5–10 minutes of focused, consistent practice.

And yes—everyone can find 5–10 minutes in their day.

Here’s the key:
🔑 Short practice sessions only work when they’re targeted on ONE thing and done frequently.

Example:

Let’s say your daughter is working on being more aggressive with her lower body.

Pick ONE lower body drill and have her do it for 5 minutes every morning—right when she wakes up. She doesn’t even need to leave her room! I’ll share some ideas below to help create a quick at-home setup.

👉 The frequency of CORRECT reps is more important than the length of time spent.

Let me say that again:

"The frequency of CORRECT reps is more important than the length of time spent practicing."

I’ve added short, focused sessions like this into all of my training programs—because I’ve seen how well they work.

These mini-sessions don’t replace longer workouts, but they’re a powerful tool, especially when time is tight.

❌ MYTH #2: You have to throw full distance—and have a catcher—to improve.

This is a big one.

I hear it all the time:
“We don’t have 43 feet of space at home.”
“She doesn’t have a catcher right now.”
“We can’t find a field that’s available.”

And those are all valid concerns… but they don’t have to be roadblocks.

Some of the BIGGEST gains I’ve seen in pitchers' mechanics, power, and mindset have come from working up close to a net or wall—with no catcher in sight.

Create a home practice space:

Here are a few ways to make practice work at home—even in tight spaces:

1. Use a net and a bucket of softballs.
   Got a 3’ x 10’ spot in your garage, basement, or yard? You’re good to go! If you can leave the net up, awesome. If not, I love using nets like a PowerNet—super quick to set up and take down (even for younger pitchers).

2. Set up a spot in a bedroom or hallway.
   This is perfect for dry reps (no ball) or using a sock ball (more on that below!). It makes daily practice simple and convenient—and convenience makes consistency easier!

⚠️ In fact, the first few weeks of workouts in my Pitcher Training Programs (in-person and online) are entirely done up close to a net or wall. Why? Because when pitchers focus solely on the process—without worrying about the results of the pitch—they build better habits, faster.

❌ MYTH #3: You have to throw a real softball to get better.

Winter weather. Indoor space. Juggling tournaments, practices, and real life.
Sometimes, throwing a real ball just isn’t possible.

And that’s OK.

One of my favorite tools to teach with—especially in tight spaces—is the sock ball. 

What’s a sock ball?

It’s exactly what it sounds like—just a rolled-up pair of softball socks!

Your daughter can throw pitches into a wall in her room using a sock ball—perfect for early mornings, small spaces, and shared walls.

This is one of the FIRST tools I give my students—because it makes daily practice accessible and easy.

She can literally roll out of bed, grab her socks, and get in 5 minutes of focused practice before school.
It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to make daily practice a habit.

💥 IN SUMMARY:

Let’s rewrite what “pitching practice” has to look like...

• ✅ 5 minutes of focused daily reps adds up fast.

• ✅ You do not need full distance or a catcher to improve.

• ✅ Tools like sock balls make it easy to practice in your room, hallway, or basement.

• ✅ Some of the best progress comes from focused reps that build better mechanics, power, and mindset.

The more your pitcher believes that she can train with what she has, the more progress she’ll make.

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about showing up—with the right mindset—and making the most of what’s available.

Don’t let limited time or space hold her back.
Let this be the training season where she shows herself what she’s really capable of 💪

Have a great day, my friend!
I’ll be in touch again soon!

All my BEST,
Myndie