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 Fastpitch Lessons by Guy DeZarn
No other field position in fastpitch softball requires the skill of pitcher. In a sport that is an anomaly, in that the
defense has posession of the ball almost the entire game, the pitcher handles the ball more than any player on the field.
As the popularity of fastpitch has risen so, too, has there been an increase in the number of teams, coaches, instructors,
training aids and approaches to the game. Obviously, there is no one correct way to teach pitching--but several. How else
to explain the success of such disparate pitching styles as demonstrated by Ueno, Finch and Osterman, to name but a few?
My experience has, however, given me insight into a few commonalities among successful pitchers. Foremost is the need
to teach speed (with proper form)before control. Once a slow 'get it over the plate' pitcher, always one.
If you care to learn of my other insights, have a question about your daughter and/or pitcher's speed location and movement
of her pitches, or just wish to share thoughts on pitching, feel free to contact me at guyddezarn@yahoo.com
Enjoy the Magic of Pitching!
Guy DeZarn
Guy is currently the head coach of Episcopal High School's varsity softball program, the 2008 ISL A Champions. Formerly
the head coach of T.C. Williams softball program and varsity head coach of the Titans, Guy has also served as an assistant
coach with the Fairfax Blue Jays, the top regional travel team in 2005's 18U ASA National Championships. DeZarn has coached
in both the private and public high school varsity softball programs. He coached at Chantilly High School in Chantilly, VA.
Guy was the Varsity Head Coach of The Congressional High School's Colts in Falls Church, VA, capturing five PVAC Championships
in the mid 1980's. Guy coached both The Heat and the Chili Peppers of the Arlington Girls Softball Association (AGSA), leading
The Heat to the summer league title in 2001. He has run a number of camps and clinics locally and has taught softball skills
development for the Alexandria Youth Sports Office. His daughter plays college ball for the University of Mary Washington.
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Pitching. Design of in-season and out-of-season strength and conditioning programs
for pitchers.
Indoor Lessons provided year round at Pinkman's in Springfield, VA.
Outdoor Lessons by appointment
Phone 703 402-4978
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