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RevFire Softball Package $400 |
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Tight Spin Trainer $40 |
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I've been preaching tight spin to students for years, but now I finally have a way to measure it and monitor their progress between lessons. The RevFire softball is the first and only tool to measure spin rate and it's easier to use than a radar gun. The tool displays spin rate and pitch speed after each toss. It accurately measures spin from 4 to 40 rps (revolutions per second) with a degree of accuracy of +/-0.25. My students have ranged from 8 rps to 35 rps. We can test which type of drop you spin faster, which grips on each pitch work better for you, if your spin fades as your arm tires during your workout and much more to make our training more effective! Greater spin equals greater movement!
The
Softball Package
includes the following:
The sports bag holds up to 3 RevFire softballs and has a protective compartment for the monitor. The RevFire monitor can be used with RevFire baseballs and softballs. The leather 12" optic yellow RevFire balls have the tacky surface feel which many pitchers expect and are official size and weight. The AA batteries will provide many hours of use and may require replacement only once or twice a season when the low battery indicator appears. RevFire balls are not for hitting or game play. Send me an email after placing your order if you'd like one of the balls in your kit to be an 11" RevFire.
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"How To Increase Spin Speed"
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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.
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SAFETY PRODUCTS |
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D-Mask $40 |
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E-Mask Faceguard $20 |
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After a long wait, the D-mask is in! This is the hottest product I have ever sold - nobody, not even the manufacturer, projected this much demand! Finally a fielder's mask that is "clearly better"! Like the original EMask for batters, the D-Mask is made of a lightweight, shatterproof, virtually indestructible polycarbonate, the very material recommended in the F910 standard set by ASTM. Its sleek design provides outstanding visibility and complete protection when fielding a ground ball or line drive. The D-Mask is so light and comfortable, it is like you are not wearing a mask at all! Available in clear and one size fits all. Team USA and University of Tennessee pitcher Monica Abbott has just agreed to be the face of the D-Mask. Monica, a Salinas, CA native, was a four-time All-American at UT, the 2007 Player of the Year, and is the NCAA's all-time leader in wins, strikeouts, and many other categories.
Now you have a
clear choice for a superior face
mask. Say goodbye to the bars and
sizing problems and say hello to
clear vision with the comfort and
safety your player deserves.
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Emask has developed an
eye-pleasing lightweight clear plastic face guard
that players want to wear. There are many
reasons to choose this polycarbonate facemask over
wire masks: lighter, unbreakable, more visability,
more coverage, safer, and its clear. The EMask is
the only proven face-mask on the
market that greatly reduces the risk of serious
injury in baseball and softball...it has passed the
NOCSAE Certification testing. This is the
newest and most effective facemask product in the
head and facial protective gear industry for
baseball and softball hitters. Protect your athlete
today! Helmet not included. Please take the time
to watch this video:
Me with Sarah Fekete & the new D-Mask in Las Vegas at the National Fastpitch Coaches Association meeting |
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MY PITCHING DVD & RECRUITING BOOK |
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"Pitching My Way" by Rita Lynn Gilman $20 |
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Preparing to Play Softball at the Collegiate Level $25 |
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*** PreOrders *** Your order will be shipped when completed! You're never seen a pitching video quite like this! After tons of requests for my own video, I finally filmed one! I cover detailed pitching mechanics, corrections and drills. Brittany Blankenship (right-handed) and Casey Clarke (left-handed) are my student demonstrators. We're in the process of editing it now. So check back soon for Pitching My Way! |
Want to play softball in college? So does everyone else. Learn how to give yourself the competitive advantage during this confusing process. Catharine Aradi's 2007 book is considered the Bible of Fastpitch recruiting. Know what all the divisions mean? How about the NCAA Clearinghouse? The book is a must for high school and travel ball coaches to teach them how to guide their athletes through the recruiting process. The book includes coach names and contact info at over 1000 colleges as well as sample letters to coaches and recommendations for filming your skills video. The book also helps you do some soul searching as you ask yourself what level of commitment you really have now and in your college years. |
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VIDEOS |
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Michele Smith Dynamic Pitching DVD Vol 1 $35 |
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Michele Smith Dynamic Pitching DVD Vol 2 $35 |
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Part of the Michele Smith Dynamic Fastpitch Series, Beginning Pitching covers the fundamentals of the fastpitch motion. Michele breaks the motion down into easy to understand phases for both players and coaches. She emphasizes the importance of a solid pre-motion, leg drive and proper use of the hips at release (stay open). She teaches how to build efficiency , accuracy and speed, as well as techniques for staying injury free. Also included are some of Michele's favorite drills, hi-tech computer and editing programs that allow Michele to demonstrate both left-handed and right-handed and a bonus interview with Juri Takayama, Michele's Japanese teammate and 3-Time Japanese Olympian. |
Part of the
Michele Smith Dynamic Fastpitch Series, Advanced
Pitching covers the major movement pitches in
fastpitch softball. Michele breaks down the Rise,
Drop, Curve, Screwball and Change-up. She emphasizes
the importance of building solid mechanics, helping
both players and coaches. Pitch comparisons, as well
as snap drills, are also included to help learn the
movement and release of each pitch. Michele also
teaches when to throw the different movement pitches
to help pitchers, catchers, and coaches learn to
call a good strategic game. See Michele demonstrate
both left-handed and right-handed with the help of
hi-tech computer and editing programs. |
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Both Videos! |
Michele Smith Dynamic Pitching DVD Vol 1 & 2 $65 |
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Two-time Olympian Michele Smith is the best teacher of our game and she always puts out a superior product. Her video series is the only one on the market that I recommend. Her new beginning pitching video will explain why and how to keep your hips open throughout release (too often taught wrong!) and cautions us about teaching fielding position after the pitch! Vol 2 is a thorough analysis of each movement pitch. Purchase the set for a discount! |
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5-PIECE BEGINNING PITCHING KIT |
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1- Weighted & $20 |
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1 - Clicker $10 |
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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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The clicker is a fun, simple tool that helps a pitcher feel her wrist bend. The wrist has a separate role from the rest of the arm. We need to learn to hold the natural, cocked position on the downswing and snap at "one moment in time" at the hip. The pitcher holds the clicker in the cocked wrist position and begins the downswing. Upon contact with the hip, she snaps her wrist and makes the clicking noise as loud as possible. Follow immediately with glove snaps! Use daily in your practice routine and learn to feel the same action in the pitch!!! See my video demonstration. 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 |
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Video Instruction
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My #1 favorite tool, the Spin Right Spinner is the absolute best teaching tool and is a
must for all pitchers whether beginning or
advanced. Developed by Cheri Kempf of Club K, the
disc provides instant feedback to the pitcher and
instructor. Two things make a pitch move:
direction of spin and the speed of that spin. The
Spin Right lets you work on both. Grip it one way
to work on proper topspin, backspin or sidespin,
depending on the pitch. Grip it another way to
work on the speed of the spin. It comes with a
booklet and DVD demonstrating the different pitches and
overhand techniques. I use it thousands
of ways:
see my video instruction
Video Instruction
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Chinese Jump Rope $5 |
All 5 Above Items! |
Kit of 5 Pitching Tools $65 |
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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 on the
other side. 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 clicker for wrist bend...the stick for finger roll......the weighted ball set for strength and speed building... rope for accuracy. Happy pitching!!! |
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PLATES |
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Schutt Extended Strike Zone Home Plate $25 |
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Measuring Plate $40 |
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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 |
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Zone-In Pitching Target $189
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EZ Pitcher Pitching Target $39
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Zone-In is the lightweight, portable solution for pitcher and 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. |
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TRAINING AIDS |
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ThrowMax $40 |
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Club K's PowerLine Mat $220 |
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The ThrowMAX Flexible Arm Brace is designed to keep players from using incorrect arm motions in both underhand pitching and overhand throwing. For fastpitch pitching, the ThrowMax prevents a bent arm at the top of the circle helping to train the arm to stay on plane with the target. More importantly, it prevents elbow snaps (allowing the correct wrist snap) at release, a very common mistake I see every day with pitchers of all experience levels! Secondly, for overhand throwing, the ThrowMax does not allow the elbow to bend beyond approximately 90 degrees. By not allowing the arm to bend much beyond 90 degrees, players will automatically compensate by raising their elbow to shoulder height or higher. This is the start of a mechanically correct over-hand movement. Repetition with the Throwmax aids an athlete's "muscle memory" of the correct throwing mechanics.
I have 3
sizes: small (5'2" & shorter),
medium (5'3" - 5'8"), and large (5'9" &
taller). In addition to height,
consider her bicep size when selecting your
Throwmax size preference. If in doubt, I find a
medium fits most everyone!!!
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You'll love
it! The PowerLineTM
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 a my shop and I don't have
one to train on!! Designed to withstand extremely heavy training
schedules, the PowerLineTM
Club K® mat is ideal for indoor
facilities and gyms, and is also intended for
outdoor use. The PowerLineTM
Club K® Fastpitch mat features:
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Whiffle Ball $1 |
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Elite Kold Shoulder & Elbow Ice Wrap $40 |
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Pitch whiffle balls from
the knee drill position and full motion to develop
fingertip control and an exact release point. The
ball is so light that its flight will reflect any
error in the windmiller's release. Very
entertaining to watch! Click on arrow twice to watch video
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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. |
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TRAINING BALLS |
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Schutt Weighted Ball $20
Cannonball $25 |
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JUGS Lite Flite $3.50 |
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One
of my favorite training tools! Pick
either ball for the workout featured on the video.
My students love these tools! Both are great
for warming up, arm strengthening & shoulder rehabilitation.
Throw overhand slowly 10-15 times. These heavy,
solid rubber training balls are too heavy to do the
windmill motion at full speed! Instead do 20
minutes 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. They are great for rise ball and drop ball spins.
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Use for practice with any of your breaking pitches. Because it's so light, this 1-ounce ball will react and break dramatically if spun correctly and tightly. This ball can also be thrown safely into a mirror while you observe and correct your mechanics. Click on arrow twice to watch video
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14" Ball $15 |
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Incrediball 12" $5 Incrediball 11" |
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Also one of my favorite
training tools, this larger 14" training
ball enhances a pitcher's grip. With more
mass, she has to work
harder to spin it correctly and tightly. The 14" makes it
easier to spin the 12" ball. A must for
fastball topspin and backspin work with the
rise ball! Click on arrow twice to watch video
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When I do clinics in gyms, I only use Incrediballs to protect the gym floor/walls and to protect the pitchers from one another. Great for throwing into the brick of your house and nicer on your catcher's shins! The seams have the feel of a normal, outdoor ball. | ||||||||||
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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: |
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Palmgard X-tra $20 |
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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. |
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FUN STUFF |
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RLG Logo Bracelet $10 |
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Pitcher Christmas Ornament $7 |
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Stylish bracelet that is made of a yellow softball and red seams. A glass bead painted like a softball loops through the end to form the clasp. My RLG softball logo looks cool in the middle!!! |
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! |
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RLG Logo Key Chain $5 |
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Pitcher Balance Beam $40 |
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Show your softball pride with this miniature softball key ring with my logo on it! |
Balance in pitching is essential. The balance
beam challenges pitchers to perform 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! Beams will not be
shipped and are for in-store pick up only!!!!
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SUGGESTED READING |
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Cheri Kempf teaches you how to throw faster, improve your technique, learn new pitches, lower your ERA, and experience the thrill of winning more often. This book offers an in-depth look into the art and science of softball pitching that will help you develop elite-level fastpitch skills through drills and expert technical advice. As the owner and pitching instructor at Worth Club K, author Cheri Kempf has been teaching and training thousands of fastpitch softball players since 1987 and is widely recognized as one of the best softball pitching coaches in the country. |
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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