Fundamental Fastpitch: The Podcast

Fundamental Fastpitch
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Jessica Tanner and Heather Maloney offer their perspective on all things fastpitch softball. The duo tackles practical topics, deep conversations, and everything in between.

  1. 138 : Attacking the Rise Ball

    09/10/2024

    138 : Attacking the Rise Ball

    Facing a talented rise ball pitcher is a very difficult task. Jess and Heather discuss how and why hitting the rise ball is different and more difficult than any other pitch. The conversation covers some things you can do as a hitter to give yourself a better chance at success. We close our discussion with a few drills to work on a higher contact point and to simulate a rising pitch. #FundamentalFastpitch #Softball #RiseBall #Hitting #Patterns Follow us on Instagram! Like and follow us on Facebook! Check out our YouTube Channel You might also like: 27 : Timing & Adjustments 47 : Strike Zone Early vs Late in an at Bat 55 : Five Parts of the Swing 61 : Wanting to Hit vs Hoping to Walk

    36 min
  2. 137 : Culture Killers

    09/03/2024

    137 : Culture Killers

    If you’ve invested the time and effort to create a strong, positive team culture you probably want to protect that culture. We talk about some culture killers and some things coaches can do to avoid having their team infected by culture killers. What if, as a player, you’ve found yourself on a team with a culture that wasn’t advertised or that you don’t agree with? We close the conversations with some thoughts on how to handle that situation. #FundamentalFastpitch #Softball #Culture #CultureKiller #Bully #MeanGirl #Gossip Follow us on Instagram! Like and follow us on Facebook! Check out our YouTube Channel You might also like: 76 : Billboard 112 : A Parent’s Guide to Beginner Softball 135 : Creating a Team Culture - Part 1 136 : Creating a Team Culture - Part 2

    44 min
  3. 136 : Creating a Team Culture - Part 2

    08/28/2024

    136 : Creating a Team Culture - Part 2

    Coaches, players, and parents are all responsible for building and maintaining a positive team culture. Communication, accountability, commitment, and respect are common themes in this episode. #FundamentalFastpitch #Softball #TeamCulture #Respect #Communicate Follow us on Instagram! Like and follow us on Facebook! Check out our YouTube Channel You might also like: 38 : Know Your Players - Building Relationships 64 : Your Kid is Listening 102 : Respecting Young Athletes

    1h 4m
  4. 135 : Creating a Team Culture - Part 1

    08/20/2024

    135 : Creating a Team Culture - Part 1

    Having a strong, positive team culture doesn’t happen by accident. Join us as we talk about the elements of a good team culture and how to build one. The culture you cultivate influences how you and your team are perceived. Take initiative and do the work to make sure that culture is a positive one. #FundamentalFastpitch #Softball #TeamCulture #Communicate #Trust Follow us on Instagram! Like and follow us on Facebook! Check out our YouTube Channel You might also like: 16 : Control the Controllables 66 : Being a Good Opponent 102 : Respecting Young Athletes

    32 min
  5. 134 : The Great Bat Debate

    08/13/2024

    134 : The Great Bat Debate

    Buying a new bat can lead to more questions than answers. Aluminum or composite? How much should I spend? Where do I get a new bat? Does my kid even need a new bat? Jess and Heather get into the weeds as they discuss many of the questions that surround bats. Send us your bat-related questions! #FundamentalFastpitch #Softball #Bats #CompositeBats #Investment  Follow us on Instagram! Like and follow us on Facebook! Check out our YouTube Channel You might also like: 48 : Keeping Up With The Jones’s 101 : Coaching Gear Essentials & Extras 112 : A Parent's Guide to Beginner Softball 120 : How To Choose The Right Private Instructor

    26 min
  6. 133 : College Planning - Transfer Portal

    08/09/2024

    133 : College Planning - Transfer Portal

    Join us as we close out the week with the last of our five-part mini-series with Quincy Lewis of Diamond Dynamics. The transfer portal and NIL are new on the scene of college softball. Quincy gives some inside information on how the transfer portal isn’t what it looks like on social media. #FundamentalFastpitch #DiamondDynamics #Softball #CollegePlanning #TransferPortal #NIL Connect with Quincy! Check out Diamond Dynamic’s College Planning Checklist! FB Group: College Planning with Diamond Dynamics Softball  Instagram: @Diamonddynamicssb Follow us on Instagram! Like and follow us on Facebook! Check out our YouTube Channel You might also like: 20 : The Ride Home 38 : Know Your Players - Building Relationships 81 : Preparing for an At Bat

    24 min
  7. 132 : College Planning - 11th & 12th Grade

    08/08/2024

    132 : College Planning - 11th & 12th Grade

    Diamond Dynamics’ Quincy Lewis joins Heather and Jess in the fourth of our five-part mini-series on college planning. Things get real as athletes enter their junior and senior years of high school. Quincy shares how to tell when college coaches are listening and are interested as well as how to know when it’s time to focus your efforts elsewhere. As high school nears its end, it’s time to have some difficult conversations and make some thoughtful decisions. #FundamentalFastpitch #DiamondDynamics #Softball #CollegePlanning #11thGrade #12thGrade Connect with Quincy! Check out Diamond Dynamic’s College Planning Checklist! FB Group: College Planning with Diamond Dynamics Softball  Instagram: @Diamonddynamicssb Follow us on Instagram! Like and follow us on Facebook! Check out our YouTube Channel You might also like: 33 : Quality > Quantity 39 : Coaching Styles 42 : Why Do You Play Softball?

    34 min
  8. 131 : College Planning - 9th & 10th Grade

    08/07/2024

    131 : College Planning - 9th & 10th Grade

    Quincy Lewis of Diamond Dynamics is back for the third installment of our five-part mini-series on college planning. As athletes enter high school, their college planning experience diverges from dreams and aspirations and takes on a more realistic look. Get Quincy’s take on how communication with college coaches should look and how to always “be recruitable” - you never know who’s watching. #FundamentalFastpitch #DiamondDynamics #Softball #CollegePlanning #9thGrade #10thGrade Connect with Quincy! Check out Diamond Dynamic’s College Planning Checklist! FB Group: College Planning with Diamond Dynamics Softball  Instagram: @Diamonddynamicssb Follow us on Instagram! Like and follow us on Facebook! Check out our YouTube Channel You might also like: 16 : Control the Controllables 29 : The Next Play After an Error 31 : Being Coachable - What Does That Mean?

    32 min
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Jessica Tanner and Heather Maloney offer their perspective on all things fastpitch softball. The duo tackles practical topics, deep conversations, and everything in between.

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