Word of the week...... Happy Holidays! I have loved the holiday season this year. We had had a ton of fun and many gifts this season were baseball gifts. My oldest son received a Demarini CF7 -5, a baseball necklace, under armor chest protector, and other small baseball gifts. My middle son was more into the baseball theme this year as well receiving a pack of wiffle balls, catcher's glove, Rawlings bounce back/pitching target, and a baseball jacket. Whether it is baseball stuff or other sports stuff we have fun buying these things for our children. What a great season to celebrate baseball with your kids and have fun sharing the love for a great sport. My word of the week comes from a book that I have been reading all year by Brian Cain called The Daily Dominator. Each day he writes a messages that helps inspire coaches and players to dominate their day. On December 26th Mr. Cain discusses failure and how to turn it into a positive feedback situation. Here are 5 ways to choose a positive state of mind over a negative state of mind after you have been a failure situation:
Read of the week… I have been reading Downright Filthy Pitching by Perry Husband that focuses on a concept he calls “Effective Velocity.” This book is a one of a kind because it uses actual scientific data to provide evidence for the theories and principles that are taught. I have especially liked how Mr. Husband breaks down a pitcher's effective velocity index into five “ingredients” that are measurable for effective pitchers. Effective pitchers are great at using timing to their advantage and these 5 standards can be used as tools to increase their chances for success.
Husband, P. (2004). Downright Filthy Pitching. San Bernardino, CA: Guessworks on Smashwords. Drill of the week.....
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