Softball Team
Organize Effective, Time-Efficient Softball Fielding Drills
Skill Practice Divide the gym in half and use half for bunting and slapping practice and the other half for fielding practice. Side A—Outfielders and Pitchers Practice Bunting and Slapping [...]
Built by ‘Bama: Why Alabama Softball Workouts Are So Intense
A weight plate slams down. The sound—nearly identical to the crack of an aluminum bat hitting a ball—echoes through the 37,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art University of Alabama weight room as members of [...]
Improve Pitching Power and Placement With Kneeling Physioball Throws
When the subject is top-tier softball pitchers, Monica Abbott’s name rises above the rest. The 2008 Olympian and former University of Tennessee standout holds five NCAA Division I records, including career [...]
How and When to Hit a Slap Bunt
A softball team’s ability to move runners can determine its success, and a slap bunt is a great way to get ’em moving. “We call it the short-game slap,” says [...]
Circuit Training With USA Softball
To maintain an edge over their opponents, the U. S. softball team performs a strict agility circuit, which develops quick, explosive movements and conditions the players for the rigors of the [...]
Self-Marketing to Get Recruited: Four Easy Steps
If you're not currently on any college team's recruiting radar, don't fret. You can take control of the process and still get where you want to go. Michelle Moultrie did [...]
Softball Star Jessica Mendoza's Off-Season Cross-Training
Olympic Gold Medalist, four-time All-American and former U.S. National Softball Team member Jessica Mendoza, one of the most recognized names in softball, had her dedication to the sport she loves [...]
Picking Up on the Pitch
The constant battle between batter and pitcher is a beautiful struggle, especially for the player always striving to win. And although the boys of baseball throw a little harder, the [...]
University of Houston Softball’s Off-Season Conditioning Test
What’s the most effective conditioning technique for softball players looking to gain an edge? Dale Jones, strength and conditioning coach for the Conference USA-Champion University of Houston softball team, reveals [...]
Circuit Training with USA Softball
Gunning for a fourth consecutive gold medal is no easy task, especially when every international squad is training to terminate your Olympic reign. To maintain their edge, the U. S. [...]
