Softball Canada announces launch of CANpitch DVD

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CANpitch DVD Launch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
May 25th, 2010 

Softball Canada announces launch of CANpitch DVD 

(Ottawa, ON) Softball Canada is pleased to announce the release
of a new pitching resource, Softball Canada's CANpitch Program
DVD. This DVD is a supplement to the recent launch of Softball
Canada's national pitching program, CANpitch, which has put into
practice a standardized training program for young pitchers,
aged 8-16 across Canada. This program aims to teach fundamental
pitching skills while reinforcing proper mechanics through the
use of key drills and progressions, and is open to all athletes
wishing to learn or improve their pitching skills. 

The DVD was created to correspond with Softball Canada's certified
CANpitch Master and Regional pitching instructors' weekly lesson
plans, ensuring that drills are introduced and performed correctly.
The DVD outlines for coaches and trainers the CANpitch Program
philosophy, describing in detail the program's important elements,
such as the backward chaining method. The backward chaining method
was chosen by a group of National Team Coaches, former pitchers,
and other pitching experts for this program in order to reinforce
the body mechanics and sensations at each phase of the pitching
motion. By starting at the release and working backwards, CANpitch
participants will develop body awareness, understanding what
their legs, hips, arms and wrists are doing at each phase in
the delivery of a pitch. Breaking the pitching motion down into
phases and utilizing the backward chaining method will ensure
that the CANpitch Program instills a sense of body and pitch
control in young pitchers. 

The CANpitch DVD focuses on breaking down each of the eighteen
drills included in the CANpitch Program curriculum. Each one
is introduced and explained, including which pitching skills
the drill targets, while the correct form is demonstrated. Every
drill is explained in phases for easy instruction and reference,
including set up, proper technique, and key teaching points.
As such, the DVD will be a staple resource for teams, parents
and individuals to continue effective pitching practice outside
of the weekly group sessions delivered by trained Softball Canada
CANpitch Master and Regional Pitching Instructors. 

The CANpitch DVD is available for purchase through the Provincial
and Territorial Softball Associations for $19.95 plus applicable
taxes. 

For more information about participating in the CANpitch program
or hosting a CANpitch clinic, see the CANpitch page on Softball
Canada's website, www.softball.ca. Any questions about Softball
Canada's CANpitch program can be directed to Angela Murdock,
Manager of Domestic Programming, at amurdock(at)softball.ca or
613-523-3386 ext. 3107.

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