Softball
Softball Base Running Drills
In softball, getting on base is purely about speed. A quick jump toward first base after a batter makes contact with the ball is often the difference between reaching safely [...]
Softball Players: Why You Need to Deadlift
Softball players—do you deadlift? If not, you need to add this essential exercise to your training as soon as possible. Now, I know what you're thinking. Deadlifts are only for [...]
The Secret to Coaching an Ace Softball Pitcher
Physical talent doesn't always translate onto the field, especially the softball mound. Softball pitchers must possess the ability not just to hit the corners and follow through on every pitch [...]
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 [...]
2 Med Ball Throws to Improve Your Softball Offense
For softball athletes at all levels, medicine ball throws are great to add to any workout routine. They allow you to train at game speed, creating a better transition from the [...]
My Training Secret to Create Softball Swagger
Rarely today do performance coaches have a training secret. Everyone learns from everyone so no one has to "reinvent the wheel." I do have a training secret, and I believe [...]
Baseball and Softball Pitchers: Protect Your Shoulders With This In-Season Mini-Workout
If you are a baseball or softball pitcher, you are automatically at risk for a shoulder injury. The explosive and repetitive nature of throwing will eventually cause an injury unless [...]
Softball: Game Speed Training with Medicine Ball Throws
Develop your explosive force through contact while hitting and running and at the release point of throwing and pitching. Softball is a power sport, and players need to be able [...]
What Do College Softball Coaches Want?
Athletic scholarships are more competitive than ever, and many high school athletes who aspire to play at the next level get lost in the recruiting process. In fact, many student-athletes [...]
Q&A with Cat Osterman on Softball, Coaching and Life
I had the opportunity to sit down with Cat Osterman, pitcher for the University of Texas at Austin softball team and Olympic Gold (2004) and Silver (2008) medalist. Learn about [...]
