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Is the U.S. Too Good at Softball?

Can Team USA be stopped? And if not, will the sport of softball suffer?

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How To Teach Softball Pitchers to Throw Off-Speed

If a pitcher throws every pitch at the same speed she'll get pounded by the third inning. Here’s a great workout for training players to throw off-speed pitches and create deception for the hitter.

1st and 3rd Double-Steal Drill

Head Coach Ehren Earleywine of Georgia Tech University offer a great drill to help with the 1st and 3rd double- steal.

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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

Emphasize good hitting techniques in your players with this soft-toss practice drill perfect for a midseason tune-up.

Mental Checklist for Fastpitch Hitters

Here are three areas any hitter can focus on to prepare successfully at the plate and become more valuable to their team.

Softball Training Wall Workout

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.

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