What piece of equipment protected this girl?

WHATCHAMACALLIT of the week:

What piece of equipment saved the pitcher in this video from a major injury?  Answer: A Facemask.   It is one piece of equipment  I recommend you purchase and USE consistently!

Jennie Finch Pitching

Notice in this video that Jennie Finch is talking about all the mechanics we work on together.  So, it's not just Coach Jordyn saying so, it's the all-time, best pitcher in history saying to keep that glove in line, to use your long levers, and above all, make a nice, fluid, strong snap without stopping your wrist.  Enjoy...

How Far...What's 40 Feet To You?

I know you may read this and giggle, but this WHATCHAMACALLIT is one of the most important questions I have to ask... What's the distance between home plate and your pitching mound?  

Not by inches or feet; we all pitch from 40 feet, but what's your measurement?  For me, it's 15 even strides. It used to be 18, but I've grown since I first started measuring, so now it's a15 strides from the mound to the front of home plate.

It is very important for you to discover how you would measure the 40 feet between home plate and your mound.  This way as you practice in a gym or outside, you know where to set up your catcher, and where you should be.

So...  what's the distance between home plate and your pitching mound.