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The popularity of softball is easily visible throughout the country; as soon as Summer rolls around, many Americans take to the fields and enjoy a little friendly competition. Each year, softball is played by nearly 15 million men and women, making it one of the more popular sports around. Its flexible rule structure allows for players of every skill level to pick up a bat and have a fun time.

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Another Hitting Myth: Keeping the Head Steady
March 8, 2018
The fact is our eyes (and brains) have an amazing ability to adjust to our surroundings, and to take in and process information while we are on the move. If they didn’t our species would have died off a long time ago. When you spend as much time as I do around batting cages, one […]
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How to Coach a Softball Team of Beginners
March 5, 2018
I don’t let them use a glove to field with at the first practice. They learn the catch ground balls barehanded using two hands. One of the most important things you have to do as a coach is teach the fundamentals. That’s even more of a priority when your team is comprised solely of players […]
Six Tips for a More Successful Softball Tryout
February 27, 2018
The more effort and enthusiasm you show, the better your chance of tipping the scales in your favor. For most of the fastpitch players in the country, the end of February means one thing – high school team tryouts. Whether you consider high school ball the pinnacle of your year or merely something to do […]
Overcoming the Urge to Aim in Fastpitch Pitching
January 30, 2018
One other thing you may need to do is have the pitcher throw into a screen or net rather than to a catcher. The reason is psychological. One of the most common problems I see when trying to teach fastpitch pitchers to learn to whip the arm through the release zone is overcoming the urge […]
How to Help Your Infield Rack Up Outs in Crunch Time
January 9, 2018
The margin between winning and losing can often be measured by flexibility in the clutch. When the game is on the line, it’s essential to lock in with a calm, mental approach. Michael Thompson believes this is the key to infield defense in the latter innings of a contest. As the head coach at West […]
Training Catchers with the Roman Empire Drill
December 26, 2017
By being mentally ready on the field they’ll put themselves in a position to use all that training and find greater success. Anyone who has seen a gladiator movie, or a movie with gladiators in it, is familiar with this scenario: Two warriors do battle until one bests the other. The victor stands over the […]
Tips for Executing a Successful Rundown
December 7, 2017
When you get the runner, and the play is over, don’t forget to celebrate! You just got a free out. Practice these techniques until they become automatic and you’ll win more than your fair share of rundowns. In my last blog post I talked about the value of practicing rundowns, and all the good it can do. […]
3 Reasons Why Your Softball Grip Matters
July 20, 2017
When fastpitch softball players look for a bat they normally seek a bat that has the balance they want, pop, a fast swing speed, and a desirable design.  When fastpitch softball players look for a bat they normally seek a bat that has the balance they want, pop, a fast swing speed, and a desirable […]
Breaking Bad Habits at the Plate
July 19, 2017
‘Deprogramming’ of kids is the toughest part of the job for high school baseball coach OKLAHOMA CITY – It was an easy question for Steve Schwarz to answer. The longtime Westmoore High School coach has had to develop many players during his tenure, and freely admits that “deprogramming” kids of some really bad techniques is […]
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Why Speed Matters in Softball
June 29, 2017
Softball is a game of speed, power, grit, but also a game of physics. Softball is a game of speed, power, grit, but also a game of physics. Now don’t worry- I promise this is not going to be a boring technical breakdown of all the aspects of physics that play into softball. However, I […]
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