Tennessee Softball 2023

[TN_gal]

Ashley is the definition of a LVFL! I'm so happy that she is our ace, an outstanding student-athlete, and representing Tennessee softball at the WCWS.

 

[volman128]

KiKi and Ashley named NFCA First Team All-Americans. Boo named second team.

Interestingly enough the NFOY, Stanford’s Nijaree Canady, didn’t make an AA team, presumably because she only pitched 30% of her team’s innings. She leads the nation in ERA and Ks/7 innings.

 

[knoxvol52]

Whose pitching tomorrow anyone know?

 

[RebKell]

Whose pitching tomorrow anyone know?

Orsini?

 

[orange beard]

Whose pitching tomorrow anyone know?

I am going with Payton. Then when we win Ashley will get OU as it should be!

 

[RebKell]

I am going with Payton. Then when we win Ashley will get OU as it should be!

Also, she seems to be ready all the time. She is a stud.

 

[peachstatevolgirl]

I may or may not have taken off work for tomorrow so I can watch the game. Been a long time coming, right?

 

[sona]

Just turned 6 starting them early or is that too early

My 7 year old has the basic pitching mechanics down but all you can hope for really is some kind of ball control. Movement isn't happening. Almost everything around here is coach-pitch ball, on her rec-league team and travel team. Don't worry about pitching yet, but if she can practice the motion (SLOWLY and accurately) it can help to build muscle memory.

Go watch some games when the girls first start pitching. You will see many more wild pitches than any kind of deliberant ball movement.

 

[Jax_Vol]

I may or may not have taken off work for tomorrow so I can watch the game. Been a long time coming, right?

I'm feeling a fever coming on for tomorrow.


A boogie fever!

 

[knoxvol52]

My 7 year old has the basic pitching mechanics down but all you can hope for really is some kind of ball control. Movement isn't happening. Almost everything around here is coach-pitch ball, on her rec-league team and travel team. Don't worry about pitching yet, but if she can practice the motion (SLOWLY and accurately) it can help to build muscle memory.

Go watch some games when the girls first start pitching. You will see many more wild pitches than any kind of deliberant ball movement.

Thanks

 

[Volfaninfl2]

Donihoo big fan.
Mutual Inspiration Keeps Donihoo Connected to Her Biggest Fan • D1Softball

I hope everyone reads this article about “Donihoo’s fan”. She’s one strong girl!

 

[Jax_Vol]

Thanks

Learning early the power of the large leg muscles. If you watch the college players, they have serious thighs and use those to generate great power both hitting and pitching.

Lot of youtube videos out there that will teach how to hold it. Got to be willing to experiment on what grip works for her.

But, that young...just learning what sona said. Slow and accurate. Build off that. Keep it fun. Minimal travel ball until she sees if she really likes the sport.

 

[knoxvol52]

Learning early the power of the large leg muscles. If you watch the college players, they have serious thighs and use those to generate great power both hitting and pitching.

Lot of youtube videos out there that will teach how to hold it. Got to be willing to experiment on what grip works for her.

But, that young...just learning what sona said. Slow and accurate. Build off that. Keep it fun. Minimal travel ball until she sees if she really likes the sport.

I will thanks for the help

 

[Vols1966]

I will thanks for the help

Like previous posters have stated...most of the power comes from the hips and the drive forward of the mound. The farther you drive forward the closer you are when you release the ball, which means less time for the batter to pick up the ball rotation.

Speaking of ball rotation, my daughters pitching coach had her every night pitch the ball into the living room couch. She did 50 of each of her pitches, screw (her go to), drop curve, off speed and fastball. She was only 2 ft from the couch and the purpose of the drill was working on the correct spin on the ball. It was only at 1/3 speed. Good luck to your daughter and hope to see her in a Vols uniform in the future.

 

[kregman]

Any one else getting nervous in a good way?

 

[Volfaninfl2]

Any one else getting nervous in a good way?

Yep, rewatching TN videos and catching up on any I missed. Can’t imagine the excitement of the players, early game tomorrow, hope they get some sleep, and come out ready to beat bama!

 

[Jax_Vol]

Yep, rewatching TN videos and catching up on any I missed. Can’t imagine the excitement of the players, early game tomorrow, hope they get some sleep, and come out ready to beat bama!

I would rather be us than them.

 

[orange beard]

Fouts and shipman here we come!

 

[EZE]

My 7 year old has the basic pitching mechanics down but all you can hope for really is some kind of ball control. Movement isn't happening. Almost everything around here is coach-pitch ball, on her rec-league team and travel team. Don't worry about pitching yet, but if she can practice the motion (SLOWLY and accurately) it can help to build muscle memory.

Go watch some games when the girls first start pitching. You will see many more wild pitches than any kind of deliberant ball movement.

You have it right. No 7 year old is going to throw the ball even remotely hard enough to make it move. At that age, focus on good mechanics, throwing the ball aggressively and working on control.

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

ICYMI ..... Game Day is Today !! GBO !!

 

[William_77]

Weather doesn’t look good already…glad we’re playing the first game

 

[chuckiepoo]

Weather doesn’t look good already…glad we’re playing the first game

Looks like mostly misting and sprinkles.

 

[TN_gal]

 

[anecwnrjcns12]

D rod starting at 2nd and Rogers getting the start

 

[RAVOL]

Go Lady Vols. It has been a great year have fun enjoy the moment of playing in World Series. In CHRIST Alone