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
What Parents Need to Know About Building Confidence in Softball Pitchers
One of the things I spend a lot of time talking about during my pitcher training program is helping ...
How to Tell If Your Pitcher Is Improving (It’s Not Just Stats)
Hi There Friend!
I remember watching a pitcher not too long ago in a game that wasn’t going her way...
Game Day Advice for Pitcher Parents: What Your Daughter Really Needs
Hi Parents!
As your daughter starts her competition season, there’s something I want you to remembe...
Pitching Velocity: How I Train Pitchers at BreakThrew
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One of the most common questions I hear from parents and pitchers is: “How can I ...
Pitching Drill: Assisted Harness on the Stride Leg
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This week's post features one of my favorite drills for helping your pitcher get ...
In-Season Tips for Parents and Coaches
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Most of your pitchers are beginning to compete. This means they are transitioning ...
7 Things EVERY Pitcher Parent Should Know
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So… your daughter just announced she wants to be a pitcher. You're excited for h...
Pitching 101: Disrupt A Hitter's Timing 🤔
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One of the first concepts you should teach your pitcher is that her job is to hel...
3 Game-Changing Tips To Help Your Pitcher's Accuracy
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Today I'm sharing 3 things that will help your pitcher improve her command of the...
POWER CIRCUIT: 3-Minutes to Develop Strength and Explosiveness in Your Pitcher
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Today I wanted to share a power drill that you can add to any of your bullpens to ...
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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