Here I am watching Jenny Finch pitch(click here to see the video)... I'm thinking back on a lesson I just had and how I am always pumping to my pitchers, even my high school athletes, that time is so important between plays. I am attaching a link to youtube for J.Finch. It takes her 2 seconds to actually pitch, and she takes a lengthy 20+ seconds to prepare for the next pitch... She doesn't come right back to the mound and toss the next pitch. She re-focuses after every single pitch and fires it with all she has. Impressive.
I want you to think about this. And implement this. 20 seconds of wait time contributes to a better, stronger, faster pitch. Does every pitch really matter to you? Practice it. Do it.
Make this YOUR routine!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Eating For Performance...
Suggested Pre-Exercise Foods
Eating before exercise is something only the athlete can determine based upon experience, but some general guidelines include eating a solid meal 4 hours before exercise, a snack or a high carbohydrate energy drink 2 to 3 hours before exercise, and...(sports drink) 1 hour before exercise.
1 hour or less before competition
- fruit or vegetable juice such as orange, tomato, or V-8, and/or
- fresh fruit such as apples, watermelon, peaches, grapes, or oranges and/or
- Energy gels
- up to 1 1/2 cups of a sports drink.
2 to 3 hours before competition
- fresh fruit
- fruit or vegetable juices
- bread, bagels
- low-fat yogurt
- sports drink
3 to 4 hours before competition
- fresh fruit
- fruit or vegetable juices
- bread, bagels
- pasta with tomato sauce
- baked potatoes
- energy bar
- cereal with low-fat milk
- low-fat yogurt
- toast/bread with limited peanut butter, lean meat, or low-fat cheese
- 30 oz of a sports drink
Overall, eating the right foods at the right times is crucial. While training my freshman year in college, I was training more than eating, and eating the wrong things when I had the chance. As you prepare for a game, double-header, or weekend tournament, it is time to start thinking what you are fueling your body with. I learned the hard way, by passing out after practice and ending up in the hospital. Now this is an extreme, but learn from my mistake and make sure to #1 HYDRATE as much as possible. Water is the BEST thing for you, no matter what the commercials say. And #2: eat the right foods before competition, pack peanut butter crackers or trailmix on-the-go. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to call or email me!
We've trained all year, make sure you prepare Game Day for your best performance!
Coach Jordyn
As the season gets under way...
As the warm weather begins to taunt us that softball season is here, or fast approaching, depending on what level you are playing, I wanted to remind my pitchers that I have practice workouts available to help you better prepare for your upcoming season. Practice outlines are a great coaching tool though Coach Jordyn cannot be present, you can still work on specific skills that are designed specially for you, helping you accomplish speed, direction, spin, etc. Call or email Coach Jordyn today to set up practice workouts specific to your needs; $40/wkout.
Happy Pitching!
Coach Jordyn
Happy Pitching!
Coach Jordyn
As the season gets under way...
As this season gets under-way, I wanted to remind those of you who are playing on multiple teams, and would like more of a breakdown of your mechanics, you can submit photos from you pitching that I will gladly analyze. Many athletes incorporate new habits while pitching with the stress of competition, and as they try to gain control throughout a long, strenuous game. Photo analysis is $10 and can be a very helpful coaching tool. I would be happy to talk with you about the analysis at your next lesson as well!
Happy Pitching!!
I'll see you Saturdays at L-S and weekdays @ B2B.
Coach Jordyn
Happy Pitching!!
I'll see you Saturdays at L-S and weekdays @ B2B.
Coach Jordyn
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