MY PITCHING DVD & RECRUITING BOOK

"Pitching My Way"

 DVD by

Rita Lynn Gilman

$25

Preparing to Play Softball at the Collegiate Level

Check this out!  After tons of requests for my own video, it's finally done! "Pitching My Way" is 2 hours 19 minutes long with 63 chapters.  You've never seen a pitching video quite like this!  All the other videos on the market skim the surface, giving you little information and little humor.  Drawing from 23 years teaching experience, I share tons of teaching tricks as I cover detailed pitching mechanics, corrections and drills with easy-to-understand explanations.  Brittany Blankenship (right-handed pitcher) and Casey Clarke (left-handed pitcher) are my student demonstrators.  You're sure to be pleased with the amount of detail in this gold mine of information!  Start teaching and training better today!  By late summer look for my DVD of the advanced pitches!!!

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NEW PITCHING TOOL & T-SHIRT

Spin, spin, spin.  We must teach spin!  Think the Spin Right Spinner is tough?  Wait until you try to spin and pitch your movement pitches with the double ball!  Go through each pitch and keep the top ball spinning smoothly with no wobble.  Definitely challenging!  If your pitcher can create the correct spin with the double ball, she's more likely to be able to do it in the actual pitch.  We must train our fingers to create correct spins!!!

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Arizona State's Katie Burkhart quoted the "Be A Shark" mantra during the 2008 College World Series as she pitched them to the national championship.

"Be A Shark On the Mound" is on the back of this cool pitcher's purple t-shirt reminding us to attack the batters!!

On the front is my logo in the center surrounded by a shark-toothed font saying:  Never Be Satisfied, Train To Be The Best.

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SPIN SPEED: CALCULATE WITH REV FIRE AND INCREASE!

RevFire Softball Package

$400

Tight Spin Trainer

$40

My number one recommendation for increasing your spin speed (which we record by pitching the RevFire ball) is the 7-pitch workout with the Tight Spin Trainer. A resistance exercise device, it develops sport-specific range of motion (muscle memory of the release) while building strength in forearm, wrist and fingers.  Two things make a pitch move:  direction of spin and speed of that correct spin.  Increase your spin, you're movement will increase and so will your strikeouts!!!  Adjust the brake for tension and spin 30 times for each pitch.  Take all the tension off and do 15 super fast spins of each pitch.  Do this workout 3 times a week!  The Tight Spin Trainer is used by over 300 college softball programs including almost all of the top-ranked programs in the nation!  It is endorsed by world-renowned pitching instructors Ernie Parker and Worth Club K's Cheri Kempf and is used by the US Jr Olympic team pitching coach.

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The DVD is essential to understanding how the Tight Spin Trainer works and also to instruct on how to properly use the device.

5-PIECE BEGINNING PITCHING KIT

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1- Weighted &
1 - Light Ball

$20

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1 - Wrist Snapper

$25

The weighted ball routine is one of my favorite speed builders!  The heavy ball adds extra resistance making the pitcher work harder throughout the arm circle.  When followed with the light weight ball, she under-loads the arm, allowing for greater arm speed and increased ball speed.  I incorporate the weighted ball into many other drills (knee drills, long distance, pitch under right leg, and behind the back snaps) for added resistance.  Print out "Speed Building Strategies" from my Tips and Drills page for the weighted ball routine I recommend.

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Video Demonstration (click here) (Please wait for the video to load, do not click on it multiple times)

"How to Improve Arm Whip"
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Ball on a Stick

$10

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Spin Right Spinner With Training DVD

$25

It is difficult for a young pitcher to feel a ball rolling off her fingertips.  Instead of a roll and snap, she too often pushes the ball out of her hand, resulting in a lack of speed and accuracy.  The ball on a stick is a simple way to help develop the actual roll sensation.  I use it 3 ways:  see video
1. pitcher holds stick in her glove hand, grips the ball correctly with pitching hand palm up, and bends only her wrist making the ball spin quickly.
2. catcher holds stick on power line while pitcher grips ball, rolls off fingers and snaps wrist as forearm makes contact with hip; pitcher should immediately follow with a glove snap mimicking the roll she felt with the stick
3. pitcher is in stationary drill position; catcher holds stick low; pitcher rolls, snaps and follows through; follow immediately with stationary drill!

Video Instruction ( 1 )  (Please wait for the video to load, do not click on it multiple times)
 

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Chinese Jump Rope

$5

All 5 Above Items!

Kit of 5 Pitching Tools

$80

Every pitch should have movement, even the fast ball! This colorful, flexible jump rope is great because it will not deflect the ball into your catcher's shins!  Set it up between two batting tees 5-8 feet in front of the plate at knee height.  Have your pitcher aim at it.  For beginners it helps develop the release point for strikes low in the zone.  Once that's done,  then we learn to make the ball cross the rope and drop at the plate.  Fastballs, change-ups, off-speeds, drop balls and drop-curves all have this action.  Don't practice without it!! 

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What's in the starter kit?  All the essential tools your pitcher needs to develop solid mechanics.  The Spin Right Spinner for correct spins...the wrist snapper for wrist bend...the stick for finger roll......the weighted ball set for strength and speed building... rope for accuracy.  Happy pitching!!!

PLATES

Schutt Extended Strike Zone Home Plate

$25

Measuring Plate

$50

After we finally get beginners to throw strikes in the middle of the plate, we get them out of there fast!  Red means stop, don't throw there (the hardest hit balls you've ever seen are pitched down the red)!  Yellow means use with caution.  Green means throw here!!!  This extended plate teaches the pitcher to use the four inches of dirt between the plate and batter's box.  If the batter will swing at pitches here, why throw it over the plate??  Don't train without it.  Durable rubber and regulation size. Take my challenge and "Paint The Colors."  Use the chart below to document your scores.

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I can't believe the number of times students have told me they pitched in a game where the mound was set at an incorrect distance.  With the Measuring Plate, it's no longer an issue!  Featuring a 60'6" adjustable fiberglass tape, the Measuring Plate is a great way to quickly mark the precise pitching distance for practice or games.  U/V weather resistant, rugged HDPE plastic construction, lightweight patented double wall design.  Voted "Best in Show" at 2007 ABCA American Baseball Coaches Association meeting.

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PITCHING TARGETS

Zone-In  Pitching Target

$189

EZ Pitcher  Pitching Target

$39

This is THE BEST target on the market!Zone-In is the lightweight, portable solution for pitcher/fielder training in softball and baseball. Assembly and disassembly is easy.  The Zone-In is perfect for practicing at home and for taking to team practice.  I am impressed by how well-made it is - the heavy duty vinyl coated polyester tarp will last for years.  Two attachments make it easy to isolate different areas of the strike zone.

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This portable pitching target can easily be clipped onto a net or fence for a convenient way to practice.  Create accuracy games for your pitchers by having them pitch to the different numbers.

TRAINING AIDS

ThrowMax

$40

Club K's PowerLine Mat

$220

Shipping is taking 1-2 weeks.  The sooner you order, the sooner you're on the list for shipment. 

You'll love it!  The PowerLine^TM Club K^® Fastpitch mat was designed and patented by Cheri Kempf, premier pitching instructor and owner of Club K^®, the world’s largest training facility devoted exclusively to fastpitch softball. It is the ultimate training tool for athletes learning fastpitch softball pitching. I feel lost when I'm not at my shop with a PowerLine to train on!!  Designed to withstand extremely heavy training schedules, the PowerLine^TM Club K^® mat is ideal for indoor facilities and gyms, and is also intended for outdoor use. The PowerLine^TM Club K^® Fastpitch mat features:

• Unique triple guideline system. The two outside lines comply with association regulations. The center line is the actual "power line" or line of force which indicates optimal foot placement and balance during the pitching motion.
• Permanent lines, which will not rub off. Proper use of these lines will actually promote an increase in the power and speed of the pitch.
• 1/2" thick pitching rubber that replicates the actual conditions on the pitchers mound.
• Softer pitching surface that protects leg muscles and joints from continuous stress.
• Non-marking vinyl base designed to protect the gym floors from damage.

Whiffle Ball

$1

Elite Kold Shoulder & Elbow Ice Wrap

 $45

Physicians recommend a pitcher ice her arm 10 minutes after each workout and game to help prevent injuries.  Don't wait until you feel pain!  Prevent it!  This re-freezable wrap makes it easy and convenient to follow the doctor's orders!  If your arm isn't healthy, you're of no use on the mound!!!!  Protect your "money"!!!!  Elite Kold wraps provide up to 2 hours of cold treatment at a safe temperature. Two layers of "ice pillows" contain non-toxic, purified water as the freezing agent. When frozen the ice pillows remain flexible to ensure a comfortable fit and excellent application of cold to injury site. The outside velvet loop fabric allows desired compression and fit for all sizes.

TRAINING BALLS

Cannonball

$25

JUGS Lite Flite

$3.50

One of my favorite training tools!  Never throw it full speed!  Use the cannonball for the workout featured on the video.  My students love this tool!  It's great for warming up, arm strengthening and shoulder rehab.    Throw overhand slowly 10-15 times.  This heavy, solid rubber training ball is too heavy to do the windmill motion at full speed so do lots of snapping drills:  sit & snap as high as you can from under your leg, sideways snaps, line drive flicks, pendulum snaps, slow windmills...see video of the workout below.  Cannonballs are great for rise ball and drop ball spins.

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14" Ball

$15

Incrediball 12"

$5

Incrediball 11"

For your catcher:  Help out Mom or Dad or your team catcher.  They have the thankless job of catching (hopefully not on the shin) thousands of your pitches.  Make their job a little easier with this aid:

PalmGard X-tra

$20

Now that you're throwing heat, your catcher will need some extra padding on that glove hand.  The Palmgard X-tra has padding on the index finger, middle finger and thumb to help prevent bone bruises and tissue damage.  It also lessens the sting and discomfort of impact.  That's especially nice in cold weather!  Who first called a softball soft??  AstraSoft (TM) cabretta leather palm and two-way spandex and finger gussets provide a snug, flexible fit.  Left hand only and black only.

FUN STUFF

RLG Logo Bracelet

$10

Pitcher Christmas Ornament

$7

Don’t blink or you’ll miss her lightening fast pitch! Artfully crafted from resin with a realistic design and exceptional details, this 5” softball pitcher hopes to join the league of Christmas ornaments on your tree!
Comes ready-to-hang with a red cord.
 

RLG Logo Key Chain

GONE!

Pitcher Balance Beam

$40

Balance in pitching is essential.  The balance beam challenges pitchers to  perform a series of drills as well as their full motion at full speed while staying on the beam.  Aim the beam to either side of the powerline to work corners.  Especially good for the body control required for change-ups!  Your fingers spin the ball, not the body.  Your body's job is to stay out of the way of the arm and hand.  Pitchers stand on the beam to isolate the arm and work on spins without overdoing the body mechanics.    Beams will not be shipped and are for in-store pick up only!!!!

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SUGGESTED READING

By H.A. Dorfman The Mental ABC’s of Pitching is a comprehensive examination on the mental side of pitching. It is a guide on what should go through a pitcher’s mind. This book will help pitchers dedicate themselves to the mental aspect of the game. The Mental ABC’s of Pitching provides sound advice and concrete guidelines for any pitcher, whether an amateur or professional. Included are insights and instruction on how to pitch to peak performance at every level of the game. 2000. 272 pages.
 

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