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Weight Training Specifically for Softball

Weight Training Specifically for Softball

In order for a female softball athlete to improve her performance on the diamond, it is essential to train as hard off the field as well as on the field by having a weight training regime specifically designed for softball. Some athletes workout on the ball diamond for two to three hours at a time - fielding grounders and shagging fly balls - and believe it to be sufficient.

Now, however, with the level of competition much keener, to stay ahead of the pack an athlete will have work just as hard training her body as she does fielding and hitting.

The primary objective of a weight training program for a female softball athlete is very simple: The stronger and more flexible your body, the less prone you are to on-field injury. A weight training program helps build strength. The strength you develop will allow you to swing the bat faster, throw the ball further, and run bases faster. Speed and strength are the two most important components for success in softball.

If you serious about elevating your softball game, no matter what caliber you currently play, a weight training program will help take your game to the next level.

Caution: If you are planning to begin a weight training regime and have never lifted weights before, check first with your team's coach and your parents.

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posted by SoftballJoe on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 01:59 PM
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