Fastpitch Softball Training Equipment: October 2010

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Fastpitch Softball Bat - Choosing The Best One

Fastpitch Softball Bat - Choosing The Best One
By Shiia Garcia

Fastpitch softball is among the well-loved outdoor activities. It is a lot like the usual softball game, however both has certain points of difference. For instance, the speed and the way the ball gets pitched- as the name suggests.

Choosing fastpitch ball equipment is no easier than choosing any softball equipment. Looking for the best fastpitch softball bat for instance, can be a tedious task.

However, if the player gets the most appropriate bat, the game can be at a high chance of being won.

There are certainly so many manufacturers of these sporting goods who are very much on their mark to give you the best they have and all will say, that their is the best you can ever place your hands on to.

Actually, each and every fastpitch bat you maybe offered with is equipped with specifications to help you bring home the bacon. All of these bats also come in various dimensions.

It will be a good thing to know what co-players and people who know what they think of the matter. And you will get an even wider array of opinions. Expect some would love to have that latest release by Easton, or the hottest Worth softball bat, and more can be expected to rather want the coolest Miken softball bat.

The more opinions you get, the more beleaguered you can be, as the term "best" regarding the matter is difficult to qualify.

To make things easier, it will better to put the matter this way "the 'best bat' will be that one that is the right for you and will rightly adhere to the standards."

Especially when you are to buy the bat for a game, such as that in a league, better have the criteria in mind while picking your choice. The measurements which are only allowed by authorities would be 34 inches and less in length and 2.75 inches and less in diameter. The allowable absolute difference between the bat's length and its weight is limited to 12. Wooden bats are mostly done away with so, better choose metal ones or those made of other material.

It is a good thing that ASA has a release of approved bats, even there are also bats with the ASA stamp. Look them up and you are safe with them.

Check if the bat of your choice adheres to the rule of 20. It is when it had been tested to not allow a hit which sends the ball at a speed less than 120% to that which sent the ball to be in contact with the bat.

A bat that suits is player is one that does a good compliment to the players height and arm span. Light and long bats are highly commendable for most. Consider these choices so long as they attend to the criteria.

Before any purchase, take time to compare prices as the most commendable of these fastpitch equipments can be costly.

You can get back up to an Easton softball bat, a Miken softball bat or the Worth softball bat. These names are on top of the list of fastpitch softball bat manufacturers.

But, bear in mind that it is always it suitability for you and the authorities' criteria that defines the best bat.

Check our site out for our feature of softball bat buyers guide which will surely walk you through choosing the fastpitch bat that will best suit you.

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Power Hitting - Ultimate Strength And Conditioning For The Softball Elite!

Power Hitting - Ultimate Strength And Conditioning For The Softball Elite!
By Brandon Richey

Being a strength professional and fitness trainer in the Atlanta, Georgia area now for over 10 years I have had plenty of experience in training athletes of all kinds. I remember when I played baseball and looking back I wished I knew then what I know now about strength training and athletic performance. Even though I didn't play softball on a regular basis the act of hitting comes from the same motion and the integration of the same muscles that are involved in swinging the bat. If I would have had the opportunity to add something to my strength training program it would have been the kettlebell swing lift. This is a great strength and conditioning drill for softball players to develop some serious hitting power.

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You see as a player you already get plenty of skills training in terms of your hitting and fielding when you are at practice. This is a common theme with baseball and softball players and is also something that can tend to hurt your softball playing performance to a degree. So you are probably wondering Brandon how can this hurt my game? Well, its not the practicing that will hurt your softball game, but I have seen many players neglect the implementation of a smart strength and conditioning program over the years by putting all of their emphasis on skills practice and none on strength training. The only way you are going to improve your hitting, throwing, and fielding abilities is by making yourself a better athlete and this starts with lifts such as the kettlebell swing.

The kettlebell swing is the base strength endurance lift that is performed with this ancient device and it involves all of your big core muscles in order to pull it off. You are basically implementing a swinging motion with the bell by moving it at an arc back and forth from between your legs up to at least chest level. This is done by you having to engage your hips and knees in a state of constant flexion and extension in order to create the necessary momentum to swing the bell. By doing this you are involving all the major muscles that work together in order to hit the ball for some serious power.

Kettlebell training is a movement based style of training which is why it is so effective for preparing you for all sports. You move during the game so you should train your body in the same way. If you haven't already started to implement the swing lift into your softball strength and conditioning program then you are falling behind. Remember that most any athlete can train hard, but only the best train smart!

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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Farmington Fastptich - Hitting

Farmington Fastptich - Hitting
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Defining the motions of hitting

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Monday, October 11, 2010

Softball drills to add power to your throws and pitches

Fastpitch Softball drills to add power to your throws and pitches
Posted on YouTube by TeamExpress

Drills to build velocity on your softball throws and pitches, using the Arm Strong arm trainer. For more info, visit www.softball.com.

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Friday, October 1, 2010

A High Quality Softball Catchers Mitt - What to Look For

Fastpitch: A High Quality Softball Catchers Mitt - What to Look For
by Guest Author Mike Ripley

A softball catcher's mitt is the type of a glove which is heavily padded and is used by baseball and softball catchers, as well. The mitts are used by catchers who are positioned in the catching position and never used for any other position. A catcher's mitt, which is bigger when compared to a standard softball glove, has a large pocket. In addition, it is only meant to be used while catching a ball or receiving throws in order to get a batter out. If you are planning to buy a softball catcher's mitt, first you should consider is the size that you need. The average measurement for a catcher's mitt is 32 - 33 inches. Youth mitts usually have smaller wrist openings and finger stalls than the adult softball catcher's mitt.

The catcher's mitt should always adjust to one's hand and fit snug. The next important thing would be the quality of the catcher's mitt. The same way other types of gloves are made out of various types of materials, hence the catcher's gloves work out the best if it is made out of full leather. Commonly, the catcher's mitts, which are made out of soft leather, wear out very fast.

The very next thing will be one to differentiate the features that come with the catcher's mitt. Always remember that catcher's mitt should feature very thick padding along the palm. In the case of softball, usually the softball catcher's mitt comes with lesser padding and a larger pocket for the larger ball. Some especially made models of softball catcher's mitts use different new technologies in order to protect your hand better and improve catching, as well.

While choosing a catcher's mitt, it is also important to know that the padding must not interfere with the catching ability. The price of a softball catcher's mitt is higher than other normal gloves. One can either purchase a softball catcher's mitt online or buy at a retail store where one gets the advantage of trying the mitt on.

However, there is a big difference between gloves and mitts; gloves have fingers and mitts don't. It is important to stress that the first base and catcher are only positions which use mitts.
Another big temptation when choosing a youth glove is not to buy too "large" glove. There are many people who think that "he/she will grow into it". Get the right size and avoid needless pain.

First base mitts which are especially made for softball have measurements between 12 and 13 inches. They are usually have a thin but stiff pad that runs around the circumference of the mitt with little or no padding in the palm or finger area. For youth players they are made from 11 to 11.5 inches.

Furthermore, catcher's mitts have a thick around the circumference of the mitt with thick padding in the finger area and less padding in the palm area. Above all, the modern catcher's glove being more flexible and evolving towards a first base mitt look alike as the quickness of the ball to hand transfer for a catcher is critical.

You can have your mitts with open and closed webs. Open web is the choice of middle infielders, first baseman and some outfielders. It helps them to get the ball out of the glove faster. Therefore, closed web is the choice of pitchers, third base and most outfielders. They like the additional support that a closed web provides.

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