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Champro EquiTee Replacement Ball Holder 2 Pack - Softball Hitting Aids $9.99 Softball Hitting Aids - Softball Hitting Aids

The Art of Hitting Slow-Pitch Softball $12.71 Bob Campbell, affectionately known as 'Mr. Softball,' presents this primer on solid hitting in softball. He covers topics such as: mental approach, hitting strategy, developing a hitting system, and much, much more. Play ball!

Hitting and Baserunning: Softball Skills & Drills Video-NTSC $19.1 Hitting and Baserunning: Softball Skills & Drills Video-NTSC

Louisville Pine Tar Stick - Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories $6.99 Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories - Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories

Hitting and Baserunning: Softball Skills & Drills Video (Copyright 2001) (VHS) $25.95 You can now learn essential softball skills and drills from one of the best softball coaches of all time, Judi Garman. In the Softball Skills & Drills video series, Garman and her players show the methods they used to build championship-caliber teams year after year. In each video, each skill is carefully explained and properly demonstrated, often shown repeatedly in slow motion and at different angles for maximum effect. Garman follows this instruction with drills designed specifically to practice and master the technique she just taught. Throughout the video, Garman makes key teaching points for players and coaches, corrects errors when she spots them, and indicates how to adjust the drills according to skill level. In the Hitting and Baserunning video, Garman covers everything from correctly gripping the bat to building a powerful swing. She features drills on bunting, baserunning, lead-offs, and sliding to help develop the complete offensive player. Judi Garman is one of the most recognized names in collegiate softball. Under Garman, Cal State Fullerton's softball program collected 913 wins, eight conference titles, seven regional championships, and the NCAA title in 1986. Whether you are a beginning softball player or the coach of an all-star team, Judi Garman's video series will take you to the championship level! About the Author Judi Garman is one of the most successful softball coaches in NCAA history. After establishing the softball program at Cal State Fullerton in 1980, Garman collected 913 wins and only 376 losses for a winning percentage of .708 and retired as the nation's winningest coach. During Garman's career at Cal State Fullerton, the Titans participated in post season play 18 out of 20 seasons. Her teams won or shared eight conference titles and seven regional championships. They won the NCAA title in 1986, finished second in the Collegiate World Series in 1981, 1983, and 1985; third in 1982 and 1987; and fifth in 1995. She served as president of the National Softball Coaches Association (NSCA) from 1990-91. In 1993, she was elected to the NSCA Hall of Fame. In 1995, she was the recipient of the Woman of Excellence in Sports award. As a player, Garman was a Canadian all-star outfielder and member of two Canadian national teams. She also was a member of the Saskatoon team that represented Canada at the world championships held in Osaka, Japan, in 1970. Now that she has retired from coaching, Garman maintains an extensive clinic-spea

ASA USA Softball DVD: Fundamentals of Hitting - Softball Hitting Videos $34.99 Nothing makes a player better than hard work. Candreas philosophy of hitting has been proven successful at every level of softball from the youth ranks to college and all the way to the Olympic podium. Follow these tips from legendary head coach Mike Candrea as he guides you through the keys to becoming a better hitter. Featuring Andrea Duran Mike Candrea. Running Time minutes.Softball Hitting Videos - Softball Hitting Videos

Louisville Slugger Instructo Swing Replacement Tees - Softball Hitting Aids $14.99 Set of replacement tees.Softball Hitting Aids - Softball Hitting Aids

Louisville Chain Link Fence Bat Rack - Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories $16.99 Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories - Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories

ASA USA Softball DVD: Hitting Drills - Softball Hitting Videos $34.99 To compete on a chamionship level, you need to have a desire for excellence. But its also necessary to display poise during stressful situations. To see quality results on the field, you need to prepare accordingly. In this session, Coach Candrea demonstrates his hitting drills program, helping you and your team ready your skills and instincts for any situation in the batters box. Features Mike Candrea Andrea Duran. Running Time minutes.Softball Hitting Videos - Softball Hitting Videos

GWE Pow'r-Wrap Softball 24oz. Bat Weight - Softball Hitting Aids $16.99 GWE PowR-wrap. Softball version, fits / barrel. Easy way to add weight to your bat when warming up.Softball Hitting Aids - Softball Hitting Aids

WSI Adult Padded Batting Sleeve - Softball Hitting Aids $19.99 Designed for a compression fit and / padding to protect the arm. Color Black/Grey. Size Adult.Softball Hitting Aids - Softball Hitting Aids

WSI Youth Padded Batting Sleeve - Softball Hitting Aids $19.99 Designed for a compression fit and / padding to protect the arm. Color Black/Grey. Size Youth.Softball Hitting Aids - Softball Hitting Aids

Jugs Wooden A1010 Hitting Stick One Size - Softball Hitting Aids $14.99 This -inch, ounce bat, is specifically designed to be used with the JUGS Small Ball. Hitting Stick is designed to increase the hitters mental concentration by hitting a ball with a small bat. Develop hitters hand-eye coordination. Develop quick hands and a quick bat. Cannot be used with official weight baseballs and softballs.Softball Hitting Aids - Softball Hitting Aids

Power and Distance Fastpitch Hitting DVD - Softball Hitting Videos $19.99 In this easy to follow video, Coach Eldridge, will help you design and achieve a sound softball swing. His seven step method for the fastpitch swing emphasizes a feel of proper technique, awareness of the body during the swing, and a clear understanding of relaxation and how it relates to the body, the bat, and control. Running Time minSoftball Hitting Videos - Softball Hitting Videos

SwingAway Institutional Universal Tune-Up Softball Kit - Softball Hitting Aids $29.99 The SwingAway Institutional Universal Tune-Up Kit Get your SwingAway Tuned-up for the upcoming season. This package includes an improved and redesigned set of thicker and more durable Bungee Cords, Ball Ropes and Tether Cords to strengthen and increase the life of the cords. Each Kit includes High quality, regulation leather softball and tether system, and a set () of Institutional Bungee Cords. SOFTBALL ONLY - fits all SwingAway Models.Softball Hitting Aids - Softball Hitting Aids

Innovative Sports Perfect Stride - Softball Hitting Aids $19.99 Pstride means Perfect Stride!Teach players proper stride technique through muscle memory. By keeping the front foot closed, Perfect Stride eliminates over-striding or stepping out. Builds solid lower body mechanics and is fully adjustable.Softball Hitting Aids - Softball Hitting Aids

Gametime Tee Stackers Hitting Trainer - Softball Hitting Aids $14.99 This is an exciting new training tool for baseball and softball players. The Tee Stackers unique design allows you to stack two or three balls on the tee at one time by placing a Tee Stacker between each ball. Can be used with a single or double tee. If you swing cleanly on plane through the top ball, the Stacker slides off and the next ball is ready to hit. If you swing off plane by topping the ball, casting, uppercutting, etc, the Stacker is disturbed and the remaining balls will fall. Using Tee Stackers gives you instant feedback on every swing. Tee Stacker drills improve focus and makes hitting from a tee more challenging for all ages and skill levels. The Tee Stacker includes two Tee Stackers, two attachment cords with locks, and a mesh carrying bag. Directions and basic drills are included in the package. Batting tee not included. Softball Hitting Aids - Softball Hitting Aids

5-Point Hitting Tee™ Package For Softball $233.97 Three great products, one low price Perfect for hitting drills Completely portable Contains JUGS Instant Screen®, 5-Point Hitting Tee TM , and two dozen sting-free balls The first JUGS product, a curveball pitching machine, has developed into one of the most revolutionary training aids for all phases of the game of baseball. Other JUGS products which have spun off of this original concept are causing just as much excitement in their respective areas. Throughout the research and development of every JUGS product, John Paulson's methodology remained consistent - observe how athletes practice their respective sport, then develop machinery that would help these athletes improve to their highest possible level. Now, teams in seven other sports are enjoying better practices because of JUGS products. Besides baseball, there are now JUGS machines for softball, football, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, tennis, and even the British Commonwealth's national sport - cricket! Today, over 85,000 teams use a JUGS machine at their practices. In fact, the most widely used pitching machines in the world are made by JUGS.

WSI Adult Padded Batting Sleeve - Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories $19.99 Designed for a compression fit and / padding to protect the arm. Color Black/Grey. Size Adult.Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories - Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories

WSI Youth Padded Batting Sleeve - Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories $19.99 Designed for a compression fit and / padding to protect the arm. Color Black/Grey. Size Youth.Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories - Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories

Schutt Black Padded Chin Strap - Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories $3.99 Chin cup is formed for secure fit. Made from soft, comfortable material.Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories - Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories

ASA USA Softball DVD: Slapping & The Short Game - Softball Hitting Videos $34.99 One of the areas in the game of softball that gets overlooked is the short game. Most of the attention is focused on the long ball. But those big hits are more meaningful if you have runners on the base to drive home. This session will teach you that putting the ball in play is critical to your teams success... and will show you how to get the most out of your at-bats. Features Amy Hillenbrand, Andrea Duran Caitlin Lowe. Running Time minutes.Softball Hitting Videos - Softball Hitting Videos

SwingAway Pro XXL Baseball Hitting System - Softball Hitting Aids $349.99 The SwingAway PRO-Model is one of the largest SwingAways and features an upgraded bungee and tether system for maximum durability and use making it the most durable SwingAway ever built. This Hitting System was designed specifically for high use training for Professional and Scholastic programs plus for the serious baseball, softball player or team. The SA Pro-Model is a more stationary machine but folds flat in seconds for storability and portability. Model also features a re-enforced bottom boom and the new Revolutionary Hitting Training Mat. The bottom boom feature will perfectly align the patented pulley system of the machine therefore increasing the life of the bungee system. The SwingAway is the ONLY Hitting Station used by ALL Professional Teams! Developed for the Pros by the Pros SwingAway Features and Benefits Immediately becomes a Hitting Station for Practice and Pre-Games Batting Practice. Provides the feel of hitting live pitches without chasing or picking up balls. Ensures a Perfect Swing with each repetition, instant feedback visually and by feel. Ball can be positioned anywhere in the strike zone, high, low, inside or outside. Teaches proper contact points to hit inside, outside, down the middle pitch locations. Promotes hands inside the ball, eliminating a long casting swing and other swing flaws. - second Ball return, up to - quality swings per minute - - cuts in Only minutes . Develops Proper Swing Mechanics, Muscle Memory, Bat Speed, Power and Confidence. Train Year-Round, sets up indoors or out - Great for Travel Teams. Converts very easily to a great pitch - back for defensive and throwing drills. Size Frame is x . Weighs approximately lbs. Pro-Model Baseball only ( Baseball Professional ball and rope kit)Softball Hitting Aids - Softball Hitting Aids

GWE Pow'r-Wrap Softball 24oz. Bat Weight - Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories $16.99 GWE PowR-wrap. Softball version, fits / barrel. Easy way to add weight to your bat when warming up.Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories - Softball Bat amp& Hitting Accessories

JUGS Sports Toss Package for Softball with Remote - Softball Hitting Aids $379.99 JUGS Sports Package includes Instant Screen, Toss Machine with remote, -page Toss Machine drill book, dozen Sting-Free softballs and a throw down home plate. Instant Screen Portable screen travels anywhere. Can be used as a backstop, pitchers trainer or for soft-toss drills. Weighs less than lbs. Folds down to a circle. No assembly required. Includes nylon carrying case. Toss Machine Remote controlled soft toss machine. Holds up to baseballs and softballs. No outlet needed for up to hours of continuous use. Includes drill book and throw down home plate. Softball Hitting Aids - Softball Hitting Aids

Simple but Effective Ways to Avoid Injuries in Softball Hitting

One of the things that all players avoid is getting injured especially when their game is fast approaching. Injury can hinder anyone to continue his training in preparation for his upcoming game. Softball hitter is one of the most important positions in the game. So if you are the batter, getting injured is the last thing in your mind. Since softball hitting requires a lot of your energy, there are times that you feel that something is wrong with you. That is why you cannot go on with what you are currently doing.

Although mishaps do happen in the least times you expected, you can possibly avoid such unwanted situation from happening. Those players who are prone to injuries use poor mechanics and techniques in their softball hitting training. There are certain ways for you to prevent injuries while you are busy in your training.

The first way is for you to make sure that your body is well-prepared for the vigorous activities you will encounter. All hitting techniques use a lot of your muscle. You can avoid from hurting your muscles if you do some warm-ups before proceeding to your training. This should be the most important step everybody should not forget while they are on their training.

Second, you have to practice the correct way of doing the different hitting drills that your coach is teaching you. You should understand that the more time you do those drills incorrectly, the higher chances of having injuries. That is why it is very important to observe your coach closely everytime he will teach you a new drill so that you can do it the right way. If you done the hitting drill correctly, you will see that you will only use less effort that will reduce the risk of being injured.

Next, you should have enough time to rest. Everybody feel tired after long hours of training. Even the best softball player needs to take rest to give his muscle enough time to heal and become ready again for the next activities. You should not train too much too the point that you can no longer move because of too much tiredness. If your coach gives you a break, you should take this time to have some rest.

Then, you should not forget to follow through. Some softball hitter tends to stop the movement of their arm at once after hitting the ball. This should not be practice because this can cause an injury to your arm. You should do your swing naturally and you will see that you will get more satisfying results in the end.

Afterwards, you should not take everything so fast. It is understandable that you want to finish your training at once. Anyway everyone likes it too. But you should take things one after the other. Softball hitting really takes time before you can master the perfect style of hitting the ball. The best way you can do is to spend enough time in your practice and you will only be surprise with the results you will get.

Lastly, you should get a coach who has a proper education in softball hitting. This way, he can show you the right way to do the hitting drill everytime you need to undergo training.

About the Author

Marc Dagenais, MHK, CSCS, is a Softball Peak Performance Coach that helps softball players and teams hit with more power, run faster, throw harder, become mentally tougher and be more dominant on the softball field.