PITCHING

The Varsity School is the most comprehensive training program offered at Planet Fastpitch. Varsity School is 25 weeks of phased development specific to the mechanical, strategic, and mental sides of pitching and hitting. Athletes will work their way up to live at-bats in preparation for their season. Development is monitored through metrics testing throughout the year. This program is meant for serious athletes willing to work!

This fast-paced 10-week course covers the full menu of movement pitches. Pitchers will learn the proper spin, mechanical adjustments, and plate strategy to develop the fastball, change up, drop ball, rise ball, screw ball, curve ball, and drop curve. This class is intended for pitchers with solid fastball fundamentals and body awareness.

Dates:  Thursdays Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13

Time:   7-8pm (sold out), 8-9pm

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This 5-week course covers fastball, change up, drop ball, and drop curve. Pitchers will learn the proper spin, mechanical adjustments, and plate strategy to develop these pitches. This class is intended for pitchers with solid fastball fundamentals and body awareness.

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Dates:  Saturdays Feb 15, 22,  March 1, 8, 15

Time:   1-2pm

This 5-week course explores pitch design options that will keep batters guessing!  This program led by Brandice Balschmiter will help you identify your greatest speed/spin strengths and implement them into a deceptive strategy to getting outs.  Control, tunneling and effective velocity will be of primary focus in this class.

The Futures Program offers cutting-edge training and development for pitchers and hitters. Modeled after the Varsity School, the Futures Program is geared toward serious athletes looking for phased development over 10 weeks.

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This 5-week course covers fastball, rise ball, curve ball, and screw ball. Pitchers will learn the proper spin, mechanical adjustments, and plate strategy to develop these pitches. This class is intended for pitchers with solid fastball fundamentals and body awareness.

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Dates:   Saturdays Jan 11, 18, 25,  Feb 1, 8 

Time:    1-2pm

Finding a place to practice AND having time with one of your favorite pitching coaches can be a challenge. Here is an “open gym” style environment and Brandice is ready to answer questions, provide feedback, and instruct.  A great way to tackle your pitching homework! DROP-IN, WEEKLY SIGN-UPS!

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Days:   Wednesdays Nov - March

Time:   7-8pm

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This class will teach general pitching mechanics to help 8-12-year-olds prepare for the upcoming softball season. The class will focus on fastball and changeup mechanics to help improve accuracy, speed, and strategy.

Dates:  Saturdays March 22, April 5, 12, 19, 26

Time:   2-3pm