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Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast
Everything Fastpitch is a podcast hosted by Coach Tory Acheson and Coach Don McKinlay. Tory and Don are former college coaches that are now full time instructors and travel ball coaches. Since retiring form active collegiate coaching they have committed themselves to providing educational materials to the fastpitch community. This podcast is one of the resources they are providing. Their website has 500+ blog posts and they have a YouTube channel. All of these cover fastpitch softball from coaching and training beginner athletes up through college athletes. It is a great resource for players, parents and coaches. Whether it be training tips, mental aspects, coaching methods, recruiting etc. it is all covered, hence the name Everything Fastpitch.
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast
Are dynasties good for sports / 3 B's of playing better defense / Side or short toss
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Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay
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This weeks lineup:
- Warmup Segment
- Listener Question: Can you give me some advice on how to transition to metal spikes? (@11:15)
- Paige's Power Play (@16:08)
- Are dynasties good for sports? The coaches discuss the pros and cons of a team dominating a sport and the attitude of fans. (@21:06)
- When a ball is hit every player has someplace to be and it is never where they started. Teach the 3 B's of defense. Ball - Base - Backup (@33:55)
- All teams practice or warm up before a game using side, short or front toss. If this isn't done correctly, it does more harm than good. (@49:14)
Warmup Segment
Listener Question: Can you give me some advice on how to transition to metal spikes?
Paige's Power Play
Are dynasties good for sports? The coaches discuss the pros and cons of a team dominating a sport and the attitude of fans.
When a ball is hit every player has someplace to be and it is never where they started. Teach the 3 B's of defense. Ball - Base - Backup
All teams practice or warm up before a game using side, short or front toss. If this isn't done correctly, it does more harm than good.