2014 Softball Off Season Strength Training Program Month 4
Exercise demonstrations and daily workout schedule for Month 4 of Fastpitch Power’s 2014 Softball Off Season Strength Training Program.
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How to Work Out in a Big, Crowded Gym
Joining a gym can be intimidating and overwhelming. In this week’s video, I give you some tips on how to workout in a big, crowded gym. If you’ve already joined a gym and have been following the 2014 Offseason Strength Training Program, this video will show you how to complete the workouts I’ve provided.
Read MoreIs Softball Pitching a Rotational Movement?
In this week’s video I explain the importance of rotational movement in the windmill pitching sequence. Although softball pitching doesn’t appear to be powered by rotation in the same way batting is, control of rotation is what allows athletes to achieve critical positions throughout the delivery.
Read MoreImproving the Drive -Through Strength Training
This week, I’m reposting three older videos, that include theory and exercises designed to improve the first phase of the windmill delivery: the drive through. Each video touches on different technical points and ways to address them through flexibility, core, and strength training.
Read More2014 Offseason Strength Training Program Month 3
Exercise demonstrations and schedule for Month 3 of Fastpitch Power’s 2014 Off Season Strength Training Program for softball players.
Read More3 Ways Strength Training Helps Softball Pitchers
In this week’s video I identify the three phases of the windmill pitching delivery that strength training can benefit the most. Strength coaches should especially pay attention to this post as I show you how to explain the benefits of your training program and exercise selection to parents and athletes in softball terms.
Read More12U and 10U Strength Training
Many people have asked or emailed us about strength training guidelines for 12U and 10U athletes. In this week’s video, I address the special considerations you should be aware of when developing an exercise program for kids.
Read MoreOlympic Lifting for Softball Players
In this week’s video, I revisit the basics and benefits of Olympic lifting for softball players. After watching this video, coaches, parents and athletes should understand exactly what the lifts develop and fitness professionals should be able to communicate the softball specific benefits to their clients.
Read More2014 Softball Off Season Strength Training Program Month 2
Exercise demonstrations and schedule for Month 2 of Fastpitch Power’s 2014 Off Season Strength Training Program for softball players.
Read MorePlank Drill Safety
After Coach Phil’s excellent video from the other day about how you can use plank drills to test your core strength and improve your drive-through, I decided it was important to break down the plank drill a little bit for those of you who have not done it before.
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