Inside a Stars Fastpitch BGE Bullpen: Building 3 Usable Pitches Before June

A phase-by-phase look at how our pitchers build a tournament-ready three-pitch arsenal before summer play begins.

Phase 1: Standardizing the Foundation (Weeks 1–3)

Mastering the Four-Seam Fastball: Locking in seamless spin quality, consistent thumb placement, and maximum velocity through the zone.
Tunnels and Release Points: Calibrating release height and stride length so every pitch looks identical out of the hand.
Command over Power: Enforcing strict zone targets—hitting spot-on locations before introducing secondary movement.