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Creating Game- ready Hitters

Is practice really preparing your batters for what they will face in a game? Do you tend to have batters that look awesome in practice during drills or off the machine, but for some reason can't quite produce come game time?

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Generating Power From the Core

Bat speed and power come from the hips and the core. Add explosiveness to your swing and become a dangerous hitter.

The Truth Behind Sports Camps and Clinics

Go inside this multi-million dollar industry with camp director Ronald Baum and learn how to get the most out of your sports camp experience.

Jennie Ritter on Being a Rookie

Jennie Ritter may be the new addition to the USA Softball pitching staff, but she's vital to the club's medal chances in Beijing.

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Getting in “The Zone”

Playing with confidence can often be the difference between success and failure. The following techniques can help you get in the ever-elusive “Zone.”

Using Soft-toss to Increase Hitting Skills

In this drill we rarely use a full size "bat" or a full size "ball" when doing soft-toss. This is done to intensify the drill and the skill being taught.

Mental Preparation for Hitters

Hitting is more than smashing the ball; it's approaching an at-bat with an understanding of the game situation -- and what a hitter's specific role should be. Here are three areas any hitter can focus on to prepare successfully at the plate and become more valuable to their team.

Working With a Wall

Every pitcher has one problem in common; sometimes you need or want to practice your pitching and can't come up with anyone to catch for you. Worry not! You don't need a catcher, a coach or even a softball park to practice your pitching.

Five Things Coaches Don't Want to Hear

Do you want to be the type of player coaches want on their team? Coaches want more than just physical skill; they want attitude and personality that is conducive to a team environment.

No Time for the Pain

Though suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, Naomi Behm continues to pursue her dream of playing softball at the collegiate level.

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