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Fastpitch Elite Recruiting Website

The Fastpitch Elite website and network is up and running. Fastpitch Elite is a website that will recognize the top softball prospects. Fastpitch Elite was created with a few goals in mind: 1-Increase national exposure for the sport of fastpitch softball 2-Recognize the top athletes in fastpitch softball 3-Improve scholarship opportunities for player 4-Increase exposure of players from ALL states! While we begin the process of populating the top prospect lists feel free to stop by and check o… Continue

Added by Fastpitch Elite on October 24, 2009 at 3:40pm — No Comments

0 and 6?

we r having the worst time trying to get a win this season.... its bringing our coach down and that makes us down and every1 is going crazy.... where is the start over button?????? Continue

Added by Marissa on September 10, 2009 at 4:22am — No Comments

start the season

well my season is off to a very exciting start...... do u want details???? Continue

Added by Marissa on August 14, 2009 at 8:40am — No Comments

Westside 12u Champions

12u Westside champions! Westside 12u are the bobby sox champions!!!! Just won first place champions yesterday in the bobby sox tournament. Got a lot of sunburn. Westside all da way. Chee-huu... thank you coaches for picking me up and letting me play..can't wait to see you guys again at the banquets. Softball season is over now, might play in the paradise tournament. But my dad is going to make me and my siblings do the P90X with them. Continue

Added by Mini Me on June 29, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Softball Batting Tips - The Pivot

Hey everyone, You have to have the good basics of softball hitting in order to be a good batter. The good basics are the stride, grip, pivot, and so on. Here is a good tip for the pivot part of hitting that can really make a difference in your game. Full rotation of the hips allows you to harness maximum power from both the lower and upper parts of your body. This is the swing of a power hitter. For more… Continue

Added by Marc Dagenais on June 2, 2009 at 11:22am — No Comments

Fastpitch Softball Hitting Drills - Deflated Volleyball

Hey everyone, Drills for batting are important because they give you practice on a key part of the game. Good hitting is what gives your team a chance to win every game. You need a good pitcher but if you can't score for her you really hurt your chances. That's why being able to hit the ball time and time again and drive in runs is what coaches want from their players. Here's a good drill for softball hitting tha… Continue

Added by Marc Dagenais on May 27, 2009 at 8:29pm — No Comments

Softball Pitching Drills - Pitcher's Bunt Defense With a Runner at Third Base Drill

A pitcher needs to be good not just at throwing the ball but also to play good, sound defense. It's important that softball pitchers know how to be a very good fielder and can help their team with good defensive plays. Here's a drill that works on pitchers fielding bunts. Purpose: To improve the pitcher's ability to execute the bunt defense with a runner at third base. Procedure: Pitcher 1 and the catcher are at their defensive positions, while pitcher 2 is behind the pitching area. Three or m… Continue

Added by Marc Dagenais on May 13, 2009 at 8:32am — No Comments

Softball

So it is officall, starting may 27 I will be planing softball for till september. I love it!!!! Continue

Added by Marissa on May 5, 2009 at 6:53am — No Comments

That time of year!!!!

well, well, well its that time and am i ever ready for it! this year is going to be my best softball year, i have dedicated myself to 3, yes 3 teams this year. softball will be the death of me lol. there is going to be a few curve balls though, we don't have a coach for our high school team, which really sucks. and we have 17 girls and NO one who can get the ball to the plate... yeah we have one girl who can throw the ball, but come on you just can't have a 10th grade girl, who has never thrown… Continue

Added by Marissa on April 15, 2009 at 7:17am — No Comments

Another bad start, just freaking GREAT >: (

so we've played 5 games and we have 1 win just freaking great for the first time in my softball life i was embarrasses by my team. Never have i seen anything like that. We walk out onto the field and before the first pitch is thrown the girls looked like they did not want to be there. my first baseman and i were the only ones calling plays and playing hard. My pitcher was switching me up so the hit 3 triples and a home run in a row. And i twisted my ankle going after one of her wild pitches. The… Continue

Added by brittney on April 13, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Hey SWAT

Hey great games the last few weeks! I cant believe in two games we had two in the park homeruns!!!!! SO KOOL!!!!! Reply Soon, Bryce Continue

Added by Bryce on April 5, 2009 at 11:37am — No Comments

Ft. Defiance Wildcat Season Begins

Hello Everyone, I am coaching a summer girls fastpitch team here on the Navajo Reservation. Our age ranges from 6 to 18 years old. We have 5 teams 6-9, 10-12 and 13 and up which also includes a travel team 18 and under. We are a small organization whom is trying to get the girls of our reservation out of trouble and involved in something productive. So wish us luck and I'll keep you posted on our progress...the season games begin in May 2009..Yay!! Continue

Added by Yolanda Dixon on April 2, 2009 at 4:30am — No Comments

Todays Thoughts

1. Build a good relationship with the highschool coach 2. Go to as many of the open gyms as possible-shows the coach you are dedicated and are very committed 3. PRACTICE. PRACTICE. PRACTICE!!!! 4. Try a fasfter speed at the cages? 5. Talk to older players.....Shannon? 6. replace some gear...good idea! 7. BREAK IN CLEATS!!!!! 8. new sliding shorts...old ones become backup 9. summer camp?? 10. HYDRATE!!!!! Continue

Added by Samantha Spicker on March 30, 2009 at 12:17pm — No Comments

Softball Season Is Back!!!!:)

Hurray...Softball season is back and I am still playing 12U. I am having a lot of fun so far. Although it is very erly in the season. We just had our first game yesterday and we lost but our team all still had fun. Continue

Added by Mini Me on March 23, 2009 at 8:18am — No Comments

Fastpitch Elite seeking prospects, coaches, and scouts!

The new Fastpitch Elite website and community is now up and running. Fastpitch Elite is a website that will recognize the top softball prospects in the United States and Canada. We will also attempt to connect with showcases throughout the U.S. and Canada to highlight top prospects. Fastpitch Elite was created with a few goals in mind: 1-Increase national exposure for the sport of fastpitch softball 2-Recognize the top athletes in fastpitch softball 3-Improve scholarship opportunities for play… Continue

Added by Fastpitch Elite on March 18, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

keep an eye on www.LegendsNorth.piczo.com

Please keep an eye on my website as on a yearly basis I photo The Jarvis Gamblers tourney and photo many of the I.S.C Stars. Also Als Fastball is a great website to keep up with all the softball news and events. Continue

Added by Dave Eberly on March 11, 2009 at 11:19pm — No Comments

World Baseball Classic - March 7 - 2 pm Toronto Canada

My Buddy Nick Weglarz, and Peter Orr will be representing Canada Saturday afternoon vs Team U.S.A at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. Be sure to watch. Continue

Added by Dave Eberly on March 5, 2009 at 10:39pm — 1 Comment

High School Softball is just around the corner! I can't wait for the season to start.

High School Softball is just around the corner! I can't wait for the season to start. Continue

Added by Sarah on February 25, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Stay in the Game

Ive been involved in Baseball since the age of 5, even played a bit of semi pro. At the age of 43 I became a rookie in The Vittoria Mens Oldtimers Fastball League. Dont call it quits just because your a bit older Im still having fun although its a town league and I miss the travel somewhat. Continue

Added by Dave Eberly on February 22, 2009 at 2:15am — No Comments

Playing Softball Overseas

hey :-) this summer i’ll be playing softball in puerto rico for three months! everything wil be paied for by team sponsors. i’ve been trying to get more friend requests on my page because i will be blogging about this while i am away. i’ve also opened up a new youtube page so i can share this experience with other softballers! it will be my first time playing softball overseas and im really excited for the upcoming year! loved to have your support, thanks:-) Lupita www.myspace.com/mysoftbal… Continue

Added by Lupita Gomez on February 21, 2009 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments