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Dynamic Pitching DVD, Volume 1: Beginning Pitching
Part of the Michele Smith Dynamic Fastpitch Series, Beginning Pitching covers the fundamentals of the fastpitch motion. Michele breaks the motion down into easy to understand phases for both players and coaches. She emphasizes the importance of a solid pre-motion, leg drive and proper use of the hips at release. She teaches how to build efficiency , accuracy and speed, as well as techniques for staying injury free. Also included are some of Michele's favorite drills, hi-tech computer and editing programs that allow Michele to demonstrate both left-handed and right-handed and a bonus interview with Juri Takayama, Michele's Japanese teammate and 3-Time Japanese Olympian.

Dynamic Pitching DVD, Volume 2: Advanced Pitching
Part of the Michele Smith Dynamic Fastpitch Series, Advanced Pitching covers the major movement pitches in fastpitch softball. Michele breaks down the Rise, Drop, Curve, Screwball and Change-up. She emphasizes the importance of building solid mechanics, helping both players and coaches. Pitch comparisons, as well as snap drills, are also included to help learn the movement and release of each pitch. Michele also teaches when to throw the different movement pitches to help pitchers, catchers, and coaches learn to call a good strategic game. See Michele demonstrate both left-handed and right-handed with the help of hi-tech computer and editing programs.

Elite Hitting DVD (with Bonus Elite Hitting - The Drills)
This instructional DVD breaks down the proper form of hitting, bunting and slapping for fastpitch softball. Michele teaches you the correct positioning and movement of each body part including the hands, head and hips. She also walks you through every aspect of hitting from the trigger to the follow-through while offering invaluable advice on how to improve your swing. Join Michele as she works one on one with three different athletes to help you recognize and troubleshoot problem areas. A world class hitter has created a world class DVD which promises to improve your overall hitting technique. On this special combo DVD, Michele has included her Elite Hitting Drills. In the bonus Drills section of this DVD Michele covers 20 drills which will improve your hitting technique from top to bottom. To help you even further, Michele provides troubleshooting bullet points which will enable you to focus on your special problem areas. These are the same drills that Michele has used throughout her career to stay at the top of her game.

Coach's Guide to Game-Winning Softball Drills - Developing the Essential Skills in Every Player
2-time Olympic Gold Medalist Michele Smith teams up with Lawrence Hsieh to provide softball coaches and parents of novice, intermediate and advanced players ages from 9 to 18 years old (Grade 4 through high school) all the tools needed to teach and drill the entire range of offensive and defensive softball skills. Each of the 8 chapters contains both a skills section and a drills section. The skills section of each chapter is a coaching manual that contains all the detailed information you’ll need to teach your players the fundamentals. The drills sections contain a comprehensive suite of drills on Hitting, Base Running, Infield and Outfield Defense (by position), Pitching, Catcher (the position), Throwing and Catching, Fielding Footwork and Pre-Game Drills.

240 pages, B/W illustrations, Paperback

Michele Smith's Book of Good Softball Cheer - A Practical Guide for Developing Leadership Skills in Softball and in Life With all of the pressures and distractions young people face, student-ahtletes have to focus their energies if they want to be the best they can be. Michele Smith's Book of Good Softball Cheer will help young girls achieve their goals on the softball field and in life. The book illustrates specific drills athletes can use to sharpen their softball skills, but it also includes information about important intangible skills such as leadership, proper attitude and perseverance.

160 pages, B/W illustrations, Paperback