US Sports CoachLab Softball: The Softball Strength Book: High School Edition

 

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The SOFTBALL Strength Training Guide is a foundational strength book geared towards Strength Coaches, Softball Teams and Individual High School or College Softball Players wanting to see how we program and train our softball athletes!
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This book provides Warm-Ups, Mobility and Strength Programming to Speed & Agility Options! It will teach you our foundational and fundamental blocks while creating quality movement patterns and enhancing strength, coordination and power!
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CoachTube-Sue Enquist coaches The Stride softball pitch

See former head softball coach at UCLA, Sue Enquist's full coaching course at this link: Sue shows you the mechanics of softball pitching in a course that is designed to be learned and applied in the easiest manner possible.

About this Course

Follow along with former head at UCLA Sue Enquist in this 37 minute coaching video as she breaks down the fundamental steps to be a pro softball pitcher! 

In Pitching Mechanics, Enquist demonstrates the essential building blocks that serve as a foundation for consistent and effective pitching. Each lesson in this course is designed to be learned and applied in the easiest manner possible.

Topics covered include:

Wrist snap, release and follow-through
Arm circle
Release and finish
The stride
Pre-pitch motion and feet positioning

Coach Credentials

Sue EnquistFormer Head Softball Coach for UCLA

About Sue Enquist: 
Former head softball coach at UCLA and 1980 graduate of UCLA, Coach Enquist had a long and successful career with her university. 

Sue's Track Record:

• 1975-1978:  Enquist played as a center fielder for the Bruins. Her career batting average was .401. In her time there she also earned all honors as UCLA’s first softball All-American. 
• 1980-1988: Served as an assistant softball coach under longtime Bruin mentor Sharron Backus. 
• 1989-1996: She then served as the Bruins’ co-head coach with Backus
•  1997: Enquist assumed the role of sole head coach for the Bruins. During her extraordinary tenure on the Bruins’ coaching staff, UCLA has played in a record 17 championship games, winning ten titles. 

As one of the most respected coaches in the history of the game, Enquist has been honored many times for her coaching accomplishments, including being inducted into the National Fast pitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2005.

Caitlin Toole 2019 Softball Pitcher Recruitment Video and Strength Training Develops Solid Softball Players

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Strength Training Develops Solid Softball Players

By: Lynn Vandyke

Softball is a popular sport these days. Corporations, adult leagues and inner-city competitions are fueling the demand for skilled and competitive players. While softball may be experiencing a surge of interest, the basic techniques to improve your game and gain a competitive edge have remained the same.

Many do not realize that basic softball movements such as batting and throwing are not a directly related to arm strength. The movement begins in the legs. The power is then transferred into the hips, the torso, the upper back, the chest, the shoulders and then the arms.

A proper softball strength training routine will include an exercise for each muscle group. During the off-season, athletes will be able to strength train 2-3 times per week. Training should be reduced to 1-2 times per week during the season. Each exercise should be performed 8-12 times for 1-3 sets.

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Quickness, speed, agility, balance, explosiveness, and power will be enhanced as the strength training program progresses. Below is a list of sample exercises for the commonly used muscles in softball. There are many other exercises you could perform, but this will provide a starting point.

Quadriceps- Squats, One-Legged Squats, Jump Squats

Hams and Glutes- Lunges, Explosive Lunges, Bridge on Ball

Hip Adductors/Abductors- Lying Side Leg Raises, Ball Squeeze

Obliques- Oblique Crunch on Ball

Rectus Abdominis- Ball Crunch, 180 Ball Crunch

Erector Spinae- Plank Pose

Deltoids- Shoulder Press, Military Press

Pectoralis Major- Chest Fly, Chest Press, Push ups

Latissimus Dorsi- Bent Over Row, Reverse Fly

Triceps- Overhead Extensions, Skull crushers

Biceps- Bicep Curl, Hammer Curl

A powerful softball strength training program will produce powerful players. Use a full ROM (range of motion) for each exercise. Generally free weights provide a better ROM than machines, but use which ever feels best to you. The ultimate goal is to create a solid program that will deliver a well-rounded athlete.

 Lynn VanDyke is the proud owner of http://strength-training-woman.com . Her expertise in strength training and fitness is quickly becoming recognized by industry leaders. You may grab your free strength training log by visiting her site.

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Strength Training Develops Solid Softball Players

By: Lynn Vandyke

Softball is a popular sport these days. Corporations, adult leagues and inner-city competitions are fueling the demand for skilled and competitive players. While softball may be experiencing a surge of interest, the basic techniques to improve your game and gain a competitive edge have remained the same.

Many do not realize that basic softball movements such as batting and throwing are not a directly related to arm strength. The movement begins in the legs. The power is then transferred into the hips, the torso, the upper back, the chest, the shoulders and then the arms.

A proper softball strength training routine will include an exercise for each muscle group. During the off-season, athletes will be able to strength train 2-3 times per week. Training should be reduced to 1-2 times per week during the season. Each exercise should be performed 8-12 times for 1-3 sets.

Quickness, speed, agility, balance, explosiveness, and power will be enhanced as the strength training program progresses. Below is a list of sample exercises for the commonly used muscles in softball. There are many other exercises you could perform, but this will provide a starting point.

Quadriceps- Squats, One-Legged Squats, Jump Squats

Hams & Glutes- Lunges, Explosive Lunges, Bridge on Ball

Hip Adductors/Abductors- Lying Side Leg Raises, Ball Squeeze

Obliques- Oblique Crunch on Ball

Rectus Abdominis- Ball Crunch, 180 Ball Crunch

Erector Spinae- Plank Pose

Deltoids- Shoulder Press, Military Press

Pectoralis Major- Chest Fly, Chest Press, Push ups

Latissimus Dorsi- Bent Over Row, Reverse Fly

Triceps- Overhead Extensions, Skull crushers

Biceps- Bicep Curl, Hammer Curl

A powerful softball strength training program will produce powerful players. Use a full ROM (range of motion) for each exercise. Generally free weights provide a better ROM than machines, but use which ever feels best to you. The ultimate goal is to create a solid program that will deliver a well-rounded athlete.

Lynn VanDyke is the proud owner of http://strength-training-woman.com . Her expertise in strength training and fitness is quickly becoming recognized by industry leaders. You may grab your free strength training log by visiting her site.