Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Coach Tory recaps the D1 College World Series and Oklahoma winning another title. Listen to his insightful thoughts on the progress of national recognition of our sport and what we can expect in the future.Support the show

Coach Tory's analysis of Oklahoma and Florida State heading into the CWS Finals. He uses the word relentless to characterize Oklahoma and systematic to characterize Florida State. Listen as he explains why he uses these terms and what we can expect.Support the show

This weeks lineup:Warmup SegmentListener Question: Can a younger player play up in age? (@11:04)Paige's Power Play: Takeaways from interviews with college athletes and coaches. (@15:45)DR3 Fastpitch: Comments from being in Oklahoma City (@21:28)Important things we have seen in the CWS. (@26:53)It is rewarding to see players that you have been part of their life to succeed at higher levels. (@43:49)Players are capable of sliding in different ways. We need to teach them to use the most effective slide for the situation. (@47:49)Support the show

Most teams have a goal of playing in an event that is the culmination of their season. And they want to peak at this event. If we put pressure on ourselves to win every time out, then we hinder ourselves from doing some experimenting. Finding the best combination of players and positions requires trying different lineups. For example, you may have a shortstop that has great range and usually this allows her to make a play on one hit a game that no other player on your team can make. You have a center fielder that is capable of making the plays at shortstop except for that one hit. The range of the shortstop allows her to make 4 extra plays on balls hit to center field. You gain 3 outs by switching them.  The only way you can know this is by trying and the best time is earlier in the season.Support the show

This weeks Lineup:Warmup SegmentListener Question: How many practices should you have each week?  (@12:02)Paige's Power Play: Choices (@20:37)DR3 Fastpitch Pitching Question: My daughter has developed a habit when she is pitching. Is this something that I should be worried about? (@28:14)Should players show emotion towards an official? (@39:08)Crazy Games (@50:44)If we haven't practiced it, don't do it. (@58:44)Support the show

Coach Tory gives his thoughts to the just completed Super Regionals and some thoughts on the upcoming CWS.Support the show

This episode highlights the need for players to use protective gear and coaches need to promote and require their players to use them.Support the show

This weeks lineup:Warmup SegmentValue in watching the CWS games. With limited professional players, these are the players that our players can look up to, emulate,have connection to, etc  (@7:57)Listener Question: When people are considering players for awards, is it just on the field accomplishment or do other things get consideration? (@11:54)Paige's Power Play: The formula for confidence (@17:04)DR3 Fastpitch Pitching Question:  My daughter was hit in the shin with a line drive and it has affected her pitching. What can I do to help her?  (@20:09)Coaching Female Athletes is significantly different.  (@36:13)CWS Regional Surprises (@48:55)Action Coach Tip (@59:42)Support the show

Coach Tory Acheson with his decades of Collegiate Softball experience gives you his breakdown of the D1 Regionals that were completed this past weekend. And then it's on to the Super Regionals.Support the show

The coaches discuss a method of positive and negative distance to help players understand where they need to position themselves and be able to cover a base on a steal. Left on their own, they are usually to far or to close to the base. Practice methods are discussed for them to better visualize where they should be.Support the show

This weeks lineup:Warmup SegmentListener Question: Salaries of top level college coaches. (@13:42)Paige's Power Play: Visualization (@20:30)DR3 Fastpitch Pitching Question: Advice on a pitcher moving from the 11 inch ball to the 12 inch ball. (@23:56)Team exploited a rule to force interference. (@30:00)Ability to assemble a good team vs. coaching a team up. (@40:33)Awards are important to players. (@48:39)Support the show

Coach Tory gives you his take on the selection committees choices of teams in this years CWS field. Support the show

Coaches fall into different categories when it come to reacting to events that happen in a game or practice. From over reacting to under reacting. Evaluate yourself and see what really works with your players when bad things happen. Listen to hear our advice.Support the show

This weeks lineup:Warmup SegmentListener Question: Let's talk about Catchers being overworked. (@15:43)Paige's Power Play: How to set your daughter up for success. (@24:30)DR3 Fastpitch Pitching Question: Advice for a small 9 year old pitcher. (@26:41)A Little League Association answer to unruly parents. (@37:52)Interview with Justin McCleod of Extra Inning Softball. (@45:24)Action Coaching Tip: Teach the obstruction rule. (@1:18:09)Support the show

A listener ask a question about how to defend delayed steals. The coaches discuss what delayed skills are, the types of situations where they occur and how to defend them. Support the show

This weeks lineup:Warmup SegmentListener Question: How to balance skills with positions because of fear of injuries. (@10:12)Paige's Power Play:  Don’t lose sight of the fun part of competing  (@17:36) DR3 Fastpitch Pitching Question:  How to not let comments get in my head?  (@22:33)  Watching players who parents were high level athletes. (@35:39)Home stretch of the college season (@45:17)Action Coach (@54:56)Support the show

Left on their own, most players will practice what they are good at. It is our jobs as coaches to communicate with our players on specific things that they need to work on when they are practicing outside of team practices. This episode discusses the need to communicate and proper communication.Support the show

This weeks lineup:Warmup SegmentListener Question: My daughter is a pitcher and a catcher. She is being told that she must  chose one or the other. What are your thoughts? (@12:36)Paige's Power Play: Stop thinking things are hard. (@18:05)DR3 Fastpitch pitching question:  I am tall and when catching for my daughter my target is high. What advice can you give me to make it easier for my daughter? (@20:48)Wasting time in games with time limits. (@31:02)Listener response of why they think strikeouts are the highest priority because she doesn't trust the defense. (@46:45)Coaches use protective equipment. (@55:28)Support the show

Calling pitches is a subject that has a lot of opinions. Some coaches understand that getting efficient outs is the primary objective. Some are looking for strikeouts. Some use the situation only. Whatever the pitch called and whoever called it, the foremost thought must be educating the pitchers and catchers on the art of calling pitches. If you want them to reach the higher levels of the game, they must understand why certain pitches should be thrown and at what time. The coaches discuss this and offer suggestions and opinions.Support the show

This weeks lineup:Warmup SegmentListener Question: Thoughts on a team organized screaming at opposing pitcher. (@10:32)Paige's Power Play: Reframing Adversity (@17:35)DR3 Fastpitch Pitching Corner: How can we convince our coach that he needs to develop a pitching staff not just use 1 or 2 pitchers? (@21:24)Instant Replay - Good or Bad (@34:58)Taking a 3-0 pitch ???  (@45:40)Action Coach Tip: Behavior styles and communication (@55:38)Support the show