Still think catching the low pitch isn’t important? Tell that to the pros… who are out here perfecting it every day 🤷‍♂️ If the best in the world are working on it, maybe—just maybe—you should care a little more about it too 😉 #CatchingMadeSimple #StealStrikes #CatcherTraining #TrustTheProcess #baseball #softball | Catching Made Simple

Some catching coaches might disagree with me on this🤔 We want to catch the high pitch out in front of us so we can see it and so we have more leverage to pull it down⬇️ I was always taught to extend out as far as I could when catching the high pitch and dunking it down🏀 But as I’ve watched hundreds of videos of youth catchers, I noticed that when their arm is too extended, they don’t have enough power to bring the ball down, even if they approach from on top🤷🏻‍♂️ So I try to give the cue to

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Styles vs. Absolutes in Fastpitch Softball Pitching:When it comes to windups and pitching styles, there’s a clear distinction between what’s stylistic and what’s absolute.💡 Absolutes are non-negotiables every pitcher must master to reach maximum velocity and effort. These include:➡️ Ground force➡️ Horizontal force (stride & launch)➡️ Whip➡️ Front-side resistance➡️ Rhythm & timing➡️ Separation sequencing💡 Stylistic elements—like grips, windups, and routines—are unique to each pitcher, influence