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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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Every Expert Was Once a Beginner
January 13, 2019
Just buckle down, get after it and remember every expert was once a beginner. But it’s only the dedicated beginners who become an expert. One of the most intimidating things we can do as human beings is start something new. Especially when that something has been around for a while like, say, fastpitch softball. We […]
New Year, New You
January 6, 2019
After all, no one ever created an innovation by continuing to do the same old thing. I know the headline sounds like an ad for a diet product or a health club, but there really is something to taking advantage of the turn of the calendar to start making improvements in our lives. As humans […]
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Youth Sports Academy Gives Back to the Community
January 4, 2019
For the months of November and December however, Denise Swope, owner of the facility made the decision they were going to work together to do something bigger. Something that would really make an impact not just on the community but for the players as well. Sports can teach you more than just how to play […]
Practice Doesn’t Always Have to Mean Going to a Field or Facility
December 30, 2018
Practicing in small increments may even have some benefits over longer sessions, especially if the longer sessions are focused on one thing. When someone says “it’s time to practice” what’s the first thing that springs to mind? For most of us involved in fastpitch softball the answer is probably grabbing some equipment, running out to […]
Send a Letter to Your Future Self
December 12, 2018
In our hyper-fast world we tend to only look at what’s right in front of us. In doing so we miss the benefits of a longer-term view. A couple of weeks ago, as I was preparing for my annual battle with putting Christmas lights on the roof of my house, I came across the note […]
Patience the Key to Making Fundamental Changes
December 5, 2018
Patience may be a virtue, but it’s one that can be tough to come by. Especially in today’s world where everyone wants results now. I know I’ve talked about this many times before but one of the problems fastpitch softball players face in our “instant-everything” world is an expectation that they can fix major issues, or go […]
Ask the Expert: Age-Based Guide to Goal Setting
December 4, 2018
Goal Getting is based on what a young athlete can achieve through effort. Goal Setting is based on win/loss types of outcomes. While it makes intuitive sense that effective goals for fourth graders differ from those made by juniors in high school, it’s important for parents and coaches to understand how to help youth athletes […]
The Parent’s Role as a Teammate
November 28, 2018
Before enrolling your child in a sport program, ask yourself if you are ready to take a step back and embrace a more hands-off role as a “sideline teammate” to your child. Signing up your young athlete for a team means they will soon become a teammate to others. As a parent, you will likely […]
Another Approach to Improving Pitchers’ Ability to Hit Spots
November 21, 2018
The overall idea is to aim small and miss small. So if you have a pitcher who needs to gain more precision in hitting her spots, give this drill a try. A few months ago I put up a post that showed a way to help fastpitch softball pitchers who were struggling with hitting their inside and […]
Practice the Key to Reaching Your Destination Faster
November 11, 2018
Whether you’re in season or in the offseason, it’s in the player’s best interest to work regularly on learning whatever it is she’s trying to learn. Sometimes getting a player to understand the value of practice can be difficult. Those who aren’t the most dedicated to fastpitch softball can find a hundred excuses not to […]
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