PITCHER/CATCHER SCHOOL
July 17-18, 2023
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Summary:
This session is designed for athletes who desire intensive and in-depth instruction in the skills and psychology of pitching and catching.
MECHANICS MONDAY & TACTICS TUESDAY!
Monday addresses mechanics of pitching and catching. Tuesday addresses tactics (how to work as a battery, how to spin moving pitches, how to read batters and situations).
Pitching:
Mechanics
Motion Start
Linear Velocity
Ground Reaction Force
Generating Speed
Power & Control
Metrics
Fastball
Rise
Curve
Screwball
Long Toss
Climbing the Ladder
Pitch Calling
Pitch Outs
Fielding Bunts
Catching:
Giving Signals & Targets
Overhand Throwing Velocity
Distance Throwing
Timing & Glove Presentation
Receiving High Pitches
Throwdowns from the Knees
Double Plays
Other Game Day Throws
Cuts & Relays
Game Situations & Counts
Styles of Pitch Calling
Swing Review and Info
Pitch Outs, Pick offs
Bunts & Communication
This school will be intensely focused on the specific skills of pitching and catching. In this format, there will not be hitting and fielding. If you wish to work on that, please also attend the total skills school on July 12 & 13 or July 19 & 20.
13 Training Hours!
Location:
Planet Fastpitch - Uxbridge, MA
Tuition:
$295
Dates & Times
Monday July 17, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday July 18, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm
Age and Experience:
Athletes will be grouped by age and experience and must be at least 10 years of age and no older than 19 years old to be a participant in the softball school.
Schedule:
Monday July 17
9:00am - 11:45am Session 1
11:45am - 12:15pm Lunch
12:15pm - 2:00pm Session 2
2:00pm - 2:15pm The Famous Popsicle Break
2:15pm - 4:00pm Session 3
Tuesday July 18
9:00am - 11:45am Session 4
11:45am - 12:15pm Lunch
12:15pm - 1:45pm Session 5
1:45pm - 2:00pm The Famous Popsicle Break
2:00pm - 3:15pm Session 6
3:15pm - 4:00pm Olympics & Closing Ceremony
