Are you tired of being underpaid and exploited at work?
Join your friendly local branch of the Industrial Workers of the World! We have covid-safe hybrid meetings once a month. Message us for more info today!
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Gainesville! It's getting close to that time of year again! I present to you the "Transiversary: Celebration of Trans Lives." This time as an all day event with doors at 12:30pm! Music from 1-7pm. It's a $5-20 sliding scale cover. We've got music, art, and community.
For your musical pleasure, we have Confession Kids, Dumpster Meds, Hellcat Tendencies, Degenerate State, BeBe Deluxe, Quil Darling, X Dirty Fingers, and a special DJ set by Wild Creatrix.
We also have our fantastic drag performers Lyre Antics and Delirium Primadonna Haze.
And our wonderful artists vending: Pillsbury Bread Co, Angel Obscura, hammflower, and Fae Geleh. Gainesville Food Not Bombs will also be tabling this event!
Softball Pitching Techniques - Mastering the Art of the Pitch
Pitching softballs well takes practice, skill, and knowledge of different pitches. Aspiring pitchers need to lay a solid foundation in the fundamentals. Good mechanics, regular practice, and mental toughness can improve your game and distinguish your performance on the field.
The first step in pitching technique is improving your grip and posture. A firm grip guarantees better ball control, while a balanced posture preserves power and stability. Aligning your torso with the target and spacing your feet shoulder-width apart may increase your accuracy.
The fastball is one pitch that you really must learn. It forms the mainstay of a pitcher's repertoire. Your fastball may go faster and more precisely if you focus on wrist snap and arm speed. You can achieve a consistent pitch through frequent practice and awareness of the release point.
In softball, the changeup is another essential pitch. You can disrupt the batter's timing, creating opportunities for outs. Strive to throw a changeup with the same arm action as a fastball but at a slower pace. The batter is left wondering and off balance by this trickery.
Exercises, in addition to proficiency in different pitches, must be part of your program. Drills that increase strength, endurance, and accuracy may increase performance generally. For example, the wall drill improves mechanics by emphasizing appropriate body alignment and release. Regular practice will help you pitch more precisely and under control.
As crucial to train physically is mental readiness. Being mentally tough will enable you to remain calm and collected under duress. Practices in visualization and regular pre-pitch exercises can improve your mental toughness and mound effectiveness.
Do you live in or near Gainesville, Florida? Do you wanna get unionized? Come join your friendly neighborhood IWW branch!
We're an active branch looking for new members, and we have monthly meetings with covid safety accommodations in place. You can mask up and join us for our in-person meetings (complete with air purifier), or join us virtually via Jitsi.
Message us today for more information about how you can join us and organize your workplace!
things are here, and you're over there
and in between: land, sea, everything
i hope you're warm, and i hope you think of me
in Petersburg, the way things used to be
yesterday, a telegram said that you had died
but i knew, but i know that it was a lie
i tried to laugh but went back to my room and cried
i mean our room, i went back to our room and cried
retreat, and come back home
retreat, and come back home
retreat, and come back home
retreat, and come back home