TAMPA, March 13, 2019 – USF will finish out a seven-game week with Purdue on Thursday and the USF-Michele Smith Pediatric Cancer Invitational this weekend. USF will play on Friday and Sunday against No. 21/21 Minnesota, Butler and FAMU. [Live Stream Video Below]
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The Bulls will host Purdue at 5 p.m. on Thursday, and face Minnesota and Butler starting at 2 p.m. on Friday. USF will take on FAMU and Minnesota on Sunday starting at 2 p.m. Fans can come early for Thursday's "Pie Day" game for a pregame pie eating contest.
USF claimed a pair of shutout wins in its doubleheader against Colgate on Tuesday evening. Senior Nicole Doyle pitched an impressive eight full innings in the second game of the night and one-hit the Raiders with just two walks in the 1-0 victory. Freshman Megan Pierro also stood out in the doubleheader, the only Bull to notch a multi-hit game against Colgate, recording two hits in each game.
Junior AnaMarie Bruni, The American Player of the Week, is on a 10-game hitting streak and has 10 multi-hit games this season. She currently leads the conference and ranks 14th nationally in hits with 34. She also ranks 22nd nationally in stolen bases with 20 out of 23 attempts. [continued below]
Now This "Teachable Moment" from CoachTube Softball!
How to Become a Softball Pitcher
At the same time, it shouldn’t be confused with the techniques and strategies utilized on the baseball side. It requires a different approach and of course, plenty of practice. In this article, I’ll walk you through some of the basics of fastpitch softball pitching. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, these points will help start you on the path to success.
Mechanics
First and foremost, mechanics are critical. This can’t be stressed enough. Without the proper mechanics, you’re not only going to struggle to find success on the field, but there is an increased susceptibility to injuries later on down the road. While mechanics is a broad term and could easily fill an article by itself, I wanted to stress the primary points here.
Stretching - Something as basic as stretching is ignored countlessly by young athletes. The truth is without an appropriate stretching routine, don’t be surprised when you see shoulder injuries pop up later on.
Proper Stance - Stand straight and tall with your shoulders back. The foot on your throwing arm side will be placed in front of the pitching rubber with the glove-side foot behind the rubber. As a side note, keep in mind that a lot of leagues and associations specify how much of the foot can be touching the rubber. Keep reading.....
Scouting the Opponents
Purdue (16-7)
The Boilermakers have won 10 of their last 12 games, and FAU recently snapped Purdue's eight-game winning streak.
Kasey Willhoit leads Purdue's offense batting .448 with 26 hits this season. She has recorded 17 RBI and 36 total bases with a .621 slugging percentage. Kaitlynn Moody leads the pitching staff with a 2.30 ERA and a 5-2 record in the circle. Moody has pitched 47 innings, three complete games and recorded two shutout victories.
The Boilermakers take on St. Joseph's on Wednesday before facing the Bulls on Thursday.
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