Do you only offer 1:1 training?

No, actually the 1:1 training is very limited. Group training is definitely recommended, especially to those who are at the beginner/intermediate levels.

 

How far out is the lesson availability schedule open?

KI PITCHING's schedule opens 60 days out.

 

How often are students expected to attend lessons?

It depends on multiple factors. Some of those factors include, distance, experience, etc. Students who are local should schedule at least every 2-weeks. This will depend on the time recommended after our train. Mechanics and muscle memory doesn't just happen overnight. If a pitcher doesn't see her pitching coach for 1 week that is a good thing. That way, the student will complete 2-weeks of the trainings sent home, which ultimately is what they need to be doing. 

 

Can students book with either instructor?

No, as of right now, Coach Kaylee is only taking students from the age of 10 and younger.  Coach Katie sees students from the age of 

7-25. Our teaching practices come from the exact same foundational trainig. We may say things in a different way then the other but are teaching the exact same foundational training.

 

Can we do group lessons?

Yes, add $10 to each time slot for each additional pitcher. Coordinate directly through each instructor. 

 

How far out is the lesson schedule open?

Rita Lynn’s schedule automatically opens 60 days out. 

All others open up their schedule as they know what they can offer. 

 

How often are students expected to attend lessons?

It really depends upon how far away you live. Out-of-state students (or those over 2 hours away) should visit every other month. Our Virginia kids should schedule monthly. Local kids should come every other week. 

 

Can students book with any instructor?

Yes! Our teaching styles are all different, but we deliver the same information in various ways! Many students benefit from bouncing between instructors. You may ask for a specific focus. For instance, you may ask for Kaylee when learning how to incorporate a changeup or you may ask for Katie when looking to build the core foundation needed to maximize all components of the pitch in order to increase speed and accuracy. Each of our coaches are able to teach all components, it just depends on who the pitcher feels most comfortable with.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  What should students bring to lessons?

Glove, turf shoes/sneakers (indoors) OR cleats (outdoors), any pitching softballs that you may have such as a spinner, weighted softballs, plyo balls, 14-inch softball, etc., video device like your phone, notebook/journal, and any other pitching tools you may have.

 

In your notebook, write the following:

The DATE of the current lesson:

What you would like work on:

Your "glow and grow" (see below for explanation)

GLOW (what I’m doing well):

GROW (what I need to improve):

What specific drills I’ve been doing for:

1. Mechanics/Foundation:
2. Spin:
3. Change Up:
4. Velocity building:

Current PR (personal record for velocity):

 

Do pitchers need a catcher?

Yes. In order for our instructors to provide the proper feedback and instruction needed for each individual pitcher, our coaches must have their full attention on the pitcher themselves. If they have to catch, the feedback being given will be based on what can be seen from behind the plate, to the mound, between the time the pitcher strides, and when the coach must focus on catching the ball for safety purposes. Bringing a catcher is definitely preferred. Catchers can be family members, friends, or catchers from their team.

 

Can parents/guardians' video the lessons?

Yes and no! We want you to get every detail of what we say during your lessons, that way you can take home what was being said during the lesson and drills that are being used and incorporate them into your routine at home! We ask that you do not video the entire session, rather just video specific drills being used or explanations of drills and form. We also recommend recording your pitchers in slow motion while they are full pitching, that way once the pitcher gets home and watches over the footage, they can watch themselves, taking notes on what they are seeing that shows progress and what components may need a little more work. Video footage of drills and explanations, us coaches expect the pitchers to watch the video footage and take notes on what they see and bring the notes with them the following lesson.

 

Can students buy pitching tools at the lessons?

Yes, we have printouts of the pitching tools that are most beneficial and recommended to help pitchers progress at a faster rate. You can fill out the order form and will receive your order at the following lesson. We will also make recommendations of the tools that are most beneficial for your specific pitching needs. 

 

What ages do we work with?

8 and up (we make exceptions for some 7-year-olds if there is availability in our schedules). Don’t wait! The last thing you want is for tour pitcher to try and teach herself, establish the wrong foundation, and have to change it once her muscle memory has been established. It takes years to develop an elite pitcher.  

 

Do we work with beginners?

Yes, we love beginners! It is easier to train them from the beginning because most of the time they have not established muscle memory as well as poor mechanics. Typically, beginners establish foundations quicker than someone who has established poor mechanics and now has to retrain the muscles to perform properly in order to throw with maximum speeds!! Don’t wait! First lessons are critical!!

 

What are the student’s jobs before each lesson?

• any questions she may have sense the prior lesson written in her pitching journal 
• what she would like to work on at today’s lesson written in journal
• review/master all lesson notes from the prior lesson
• resistance bands brought with them (if they have them)
• hair up 
• proper shoes on
• pitching mat moved to correct distance if indoors
• balls needed for the lesson out and ready to be used
• ready to work and give 110% effort

 

What is expected between lessons?

• Immediately after the lesson, pitcher should write in her journal what she recalls from the lesson in her own words. Write down anything that was said that clicked during the lesson, drills that you may have liked or worked well for you during the lesson, and any recommended drills that your coach has asked for you to perform between lessons.
• Be your own best pitching coach. That means working on establishing body/mind awareness and understanding what your body is doing, when it is doing it, and establishing an understanding mentally and physically of what the body feels like when pitching properly. This will help you when making adjustments on the mound. Work on mastering we have gone over during the lesson! Write your recommended drills and workouts in your journal and complete them at home 4X/week with 20 reps each (unless stated otherwise). 
• Pitcher should watch video footage from the lesson and write her own notes on what she sees within her pitch that shows proper mechanics and what she sees that may need some extra work.
• Practice in front of a mirror, doing a dry pitch, and working on your stride/lift with sticky notes explaining exactly what she needs to focus on.
• Lastly, follow KI PITCHING'S motto, "effort leads to success". Give 100% effort as if you were in a game, during every training, lesson, or practice.