All Things Pitching
Blog by Myndie Berka
Developing Complete Pitchers
Solid Foundations - Exceptional Work Ethics - Strong Mindsets - Fierce Competitors
Love to LEARN --- Enjoy the Journey
Working Ahead: Are You Setting Your Pitcher Up to Succeed?
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If you’ve been around the game of softball or baseball, and worked with (or paren...
Pre-Game Warm-Up: Preparing to COMPETE!
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Today's article is all about what your pitchers may wish to include in their pre-...
Your Pitcher Wants to Play in College—Here’s What Matters Most
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Does your pitcher dream of becoming a college softball pitcher one day?
Are you ...
A good FASTBALL is a GREAT weapon!
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This week's article is all about the FASTBALL!
Many people believe that pitchers ...
Pitching Workouts Put to MUSIC!
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I love doing Peloton "outdoor" workouts. I started doing them during the pandemic...
What Is Your Body Language Saying?
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Would you believe someone who said, “I’m confident” in a quiet voice, with her s...
When Does Your Pitcher Throw Change-ups?
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Having great command of the zone and confidence with a hard pitch (fastball or mo...
Add Some Competitive FUN to Your Target Work!
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Today I'm sharing a few of the many target challenges I use with my students duri...
Pitching Practice vs. Parent Patience: How to Win Both Battles
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One of the most common frustrations I hear from pitching parents happens during ...
Change-Ups: What is Best for Your Pitcher?
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Once your pitcher has good command of the strike zone, it's time to help her star...
Myndie Berka
Author
Hi, I’m Myndie! I’ve spent 20+ years working with pitchers and having conversations with parents just like you. This blog is where I share the things I see every day. What’s working, what’s not, and what actually helps pitchers grow. From mechanics and drills to mindset and game day confidence, everything here is designed to help your pitcher keep getting better, build confidence, and enjoy the process along the way!
Questions to Ask a Prospective Pitching Coach
Every parent deserves to feel confident about the coach guiding their daughter. And every pitcher deserves a teacher with the knowledge and tools to help her grow.
If you’d like a free resource to help you ask the right questions when choosing a pitching coach, I put together this guide for you. I also included my answers to each question so you know exactly what to expect from BreakThrew Fastpitch!
Understanding the Training Seasons
Need some help understanding WHAT to do with your pitchers during each phase of her training?
How about some instructional videos, downloadable workouts and mindset challenges?
You will get all this a more in your FREE "Training Seasons" guide!
Guide to Improving Radar Speed for Pitchers!
This guide includes 7 PROVEN ways that I've been using with pitchers that will help improve pitching speed! Get access to instructional videos, sample workouts and training tools to help your pitcher start getting stronger and faster today!
Step-By-Step Guide to Understanding Pitching Mechanics
Want to do something TODAY to help your pitcher get better? Would you like some FREE pitching instruction on exactly HOW you can help improve your pitcher’s mechanics?
Check out this FREE checklist that I use with my pitchers and learn HOW to submit your pitcher's video for side-by-side video analysis. After your pitcher completes her checklist, you will get some feedback directly from me! All of it FREE - I promise! : )
Creating A SPARK!
Need some ideas to help GROW the bond between your pitchers and catchers? How about some activities they can do together that will grow their skills both physically AND mentally?
I've got some FREE tools to HELP you!
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