Book Description
"The Windmill Pitcher is the most comprehensive book on fastpitch pitching that I have read. It is an excellent reference for both coaches and pitchers." -- Ernie Parker, world-renowned pitching coach"I now have a comprehensive reference book to offer the people who contact me about pitching. The chapter on increasing ball speed is outstanding. There was an incredible need for this book and I thank Barry for writing it." -- Sherry Werner, PhD, lead researcher, International Olympic Committee's Submission on Biomechanics and Physiology"One of the most comprehensive fastpitch instructional books on the market today. A must addition for any coach's library." -- Art Certosimo, DuPage County, IllinoisBarry Simmons has been a pitcher in men's fastpitch softball leagues at all levels for 35 years. Also a student of art and design, Sammons used his knowledge to develop many of the illustrations used in the book. He is an attorney for the Milwaukee, Wisconsin firm of Quarles & Brady. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (16)

The Best for Reference for Fastpitch Pitching
The Windmill Pitcher is a great book for any coach, player, and parent.I highly recommend this for parents of pitchers. It is well written with execptional illustrations of the correct mechanics for the windmall pitcher. I've been around the game all my life and seen many good pitchers. The great pitchers have solid mechanics. This is a must have for fastpitch softball.

Fastpitch Softball: The Windmill Pitcher
Illustrations are not clear enough for a beginner to understand.I pitched fastpitch for over 35 years and I had trouble understanding what was being taught.

Overall, I was not too impressed with the book.I probably won't use it as a reference for my pitching school.

Fast Pitch Softball:The Windmill Pitcher
Review:The Windmill Pitcher

In the book, The Windmill Pitcher, it talks about how to play softball, and different ways to pitch.This book has the best description of how to pitch, and also different ways to pitch.If pitchers and coaches have questions about coaching, or pitching they can refer to this book.It has many different ways and diagrams to show and describe pitching.It tells you what to do for ball control, and what you need to do to improve your pitching mechanics.There are many different ways to pitch in fast pitch softball, such as; Slingshot, Single Pump, and Double Pump.I would recommend this book to pitchers and coaches that LOVE softball.

Best material I've used
I have a collection of tapes from various people.It would seem that video would be the best medium for this kind of instruction.Maybe it's because I viewed and re-viewed the tapes so often, but I honestly got more detail out of this book than anything else I've used.The discussion of each piece of the mechanics along with drills I haven't seen on any tape was very, very helpful.

I would strongly recommend this book.It's straight-up, no hype instruction.Excellent for beginning or intermediate pitchers and/or coaches.

Excellent and Informative
I keep this book with me all the time during softball season ! I have been coaching for 9 years and and have learned quite a few things from this book. It's nice to be able to go back to it and review. It covers the windmill pitcher from A to Z. Very Very Good ! ... Read more

Book Description
Field a winning fastpitch softball team year after year with the knowledge and insights of a coaching legend! Coaching Fastpitch Softball Successfully provides the guidance and technical expertise you need in order to build and maintain a competitive team, covering every facet of leading a squad on the field and developing a program off of it.

Hall of Fame coach Kathy Veroni, who has won more than 1,250 fastpitch games in her career, and pitching expert Roanna Brazier share their insights and experiences in this authoritative, comprehensive guide to coaching fastpitch softball. From developing a coaching philosophy and planning for the season to teaching the skills and tactics of the game, you will find proven formulas for success within these pages.

With practice and conditioning plans, administrative forms, sample scouting charts, tactics for dozens of game situations, and more than 130 drills, Coaching Fastpitch Softball Successfully is the most complete resource available for aspiring and experienced coaches alike. Take advantage of the authors' expertise to gain a winning edge over your competition. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

The Definitive Handbook for High School Fastpitch Coaches
I have coached for over ten years now and have found this book to be the most comprehensive, theoretically sound, user friendly coaching handbook on the market.Veroni has organized the information most effectively using charts and diagrams in addition to her commentary.This is THE book to purchase for both the beginning or experienced high school coach.

For Youth Softball - Good Reference
This book is comprehensive and is aimed at the coach of a team consisting of younger or much younger players. Kathy Veroni sounds like a tough, fair, and thorough coach. Imagine driving a group of late-arriving players 10 miles out of town and telling then to jog back to practice. No wonder West Illinois U has a great softball team.
However, as a captain of a mens' fastpitch softball team, with players who play once a week, this book did not help me much. The drills were just too involved and required a much higher commitment and lower physical strength than I have from the guys on my team. It's like using a college-level calculus text when all you want to learn is high school algebra.
Having said that, the big plus of this book is the VERY EXTENSIVE list of both defensive and offensive drills. This section of the book makes the purchase price worthwhile.

Great for High School Coaching
This is a very well laid out book and easy to follow.I would highly recommend this book for coaching high school or college age girls.Might be a little deep for younger athetes but could be adapted.Many drills are included in this book, and I found the philosophies especially interesting.Brought out a lot of simple points I had never thought of before.

Super Info-
Great Book! Gave mine to a friend and am ordering another. If you love your Coach, buy him or her this book.

Excellent Softball Book For Coaches of 12 & U and Up.
The book is a little more advanced than what I needed right now coaching 8 & U coach pitch softball, but it does a great job of showing you the direction your coaching should be going as the kids get older. That in turn has influenced how I teach these young girls. Many of the fine drills in this book are too advancd for my age group, but I was able to simplify them a little to make them easier for 7-8 year olds. If your coaching 6-10 year old kids and can only buy one book, this may not be the one. But it is a great book to have in your coaching library. The best I have seen, my kids just are not quite ready for it yet. ... Read more

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This is the revised version of the classic best selling one-of-a-kind book on Softball Strategy. This "must have" book contains chapters on defensive coverages, offensve plays, numerous examples for giving signals, methods for charting your opponents on both offense and defense along with a chapter on Charting Using Technology is also included. Contents include the key factors to help you with all of your offensive and defensive Decisions, keys to making out your line-up, defensive coverages for bunts, the running slap, steals, 1st and 3rds and more. Plus 10 different methods for giving signals. You'll learn simple ways to chart both your team and their team's pitchers and hitters and more. All this in a simple and easy-to-understand format. Tons of examples and diagrams - it's the only book of it's kind on the market today!! ... Read more

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Rarely in any sport are 28 top coaches assembled to share their principles, insights, strategies, methods, and experiences in a book. Fastpitch softball is an exception. Now you can learn from the best and take your players, team, and entire program to a higher level.

Find out how Mike Candrea develops productive hitters at Arizona, and follow the advice of Fresno State's Margie Wright for competing in tournaments and playoffs. This landmark work covers all the bases, from recruiting players to attracting fans. Chapter after chapter, you can use this book as the game plan for building a winning program.

The all-star lineup of contributors includes:

• Dianne Baker

• Margo Jonker

• Carol Bruggeman

• Teresa Wilson

• Marge Willadsen

• JoAnne Graf

• Gayle Blevins

• Brian Kolze

• Yvette Girouard

• Denny Throneburg

• Bill Edwards

• Deb Pallozzi

• Betty Hoff

• Jacki Wright

• Mike Candrea

• Jay Miller

• Cheri K. Kempf

• Lori Sippel

• Linda Wells

• Margie Wright

• Jeff Janssen

• Rhonda Revelle

• Elaine Sortino

• Carol Hutchins

• Mona Stevens

• Rayla J. Allison

• Judi Garman

• Sharon J. Drysdale

The Softball Coaching Bible is filled with insights and expert advice to help you better understand the game and make the right decisions in key situations. Soak it up, enjoy the stories, and benefit from the wisdom of the sport's finest mentors. ... Read more

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Great Advice From "The Greats!"
This book is a must for those coaches whom are just starting their coaching journey. You receive priceless advice from todays all time greats of the game. This is the WHOS WHO of todays softball coaching world. ... Read more

Book Description
Coaching Fastpitch Softball: Championship Drills, Tips, and Insights is a comprehensive guide for building, maintaining, and improving programs. Take an inside look at how more than a dozen of the nation's top fastpitch coaches have established successful programs. At the heart of the book is the step by step process for how-to build a championship program through the eyes of Jerrad Hardin, a two-time state championship coach and the 2002-2003 NCA Softball Coach of the Year. Coach Hardin is known for building successful softball programs that have set many state records and sent numerous players on to play in college. Hardin has developed a blueprint for success that includes developmental drills for each position and proven mental strategies for pitchers and hitters. This thought-provoking book will provide you with the necessary tools to take your program to the next level. ... Read more

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This is the first book to successfully combine the philosophies of the world's greatest hitters, sports psychologists, and spiritual masters to maximize a hitter's ability to enter the Zone during competition.The Zone, every athletes greatest asset, is that rare mental state of enhanced space-time perception where the action appears to slow down, the ball appears larger, closer, and easier to hit, your decision making is impeccable, your hand-eye coordination is razor-sharp, and perfect performances are automatic.This is the first and only book on hitting which explains in crystal clear language both why and how a hitter can enter the Zone during competition and achieve seemingly impossible goals. ... Read more

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Over 20 great drills to use with your entire softball team to work on throwing, fielding, conditioing, judement and competitiveness. Plus, they're fun! Great drills for helping to improve any softball team. ... Read more

Book Description
Maximize your softball abilities with Focused for Fastpitch! This collection of 80 drills combines fastpitch-specific drills with mental training, ensuring peak performance come game time.

Drills are arranged by physical and mental skill within each chapter for easy reference and are designed to clearly show the goal, procedure, coaching tips, and variations so that you can put the information to use right away. Favorite drills from top coaches are featured throughout the book.

Focused for Fastpitch provides the tools to sharpen concentration at the plate, stay more alert on the field and on the base paths, and shut out distractions in the circle. Use it to establish a winning game and see tremendous results this season! ... Read more

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High School and Travel Teams Will Benefit
As the head coach of a junior high fastpitch and also a 14U travel team, I stress the mental aspect of the game, which is believed to be 90% of the game. This book is particularly helpful for travel teams that play numerous tournaments each season. Having your players in top physical and mental condition, whether it is the first game at 8:00am on Saturday morning to the fourth game of the same day at 8:00pm,this book covers how to prepare teams to endure that kind of schedule. Energy utilization, positive thinking, and overall conditioning are addressed, while incorporating softball specific drills to bring out the best in players. I gave this three stars because it applies more to high school and college age girls playing on travel and elite teams. ... Read more

Product Description
The only book on fastpitch pitching of it's kind that details everything for both beginning and advanced pitchers! Everything about the pitching Motion is included complete with tons of Photos & Drills. Also covers the Drop, Rise, Curve, Screwball and Change-up, along with acomplete Guide to Practicing In-Season, Off-Season, Pre-Season.Even a Chapter on What to Say to Your Pitcher on Mound.Packed with over 250 photos! ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from ColoradoBiz, published by Wiesner Publications, Inc. on May 1, 2004. The length of the article is 742 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Fast women.(Sports Biz; Amber Burgess and National Pro Fastpitch)
Author: Stuart Schley
Publication: ColoradoBiz (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2004
Publisher: Wiesner Publications, Inc.
Volume: 31Issue: 5Page: 64(1)

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Complete information on how to practice and workout with your softball pitchers. From conditioning to structuring practices to the mental aspects it's all here. ... Read more

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50 great hitting drills for all level of softball player - both beginners and advanced. Learn how to create more power, concentration and consistency. ... Read more

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30 different pitching drills to help with all aspects of softball pitching - from beginners to advanced, from speed and accuracy issues to movement on the various pitches. ... Read more