In 2016 the NFCA began awarding the top player in college softball for Divisions I, II, and III with the Schutt Sports/NFCA Player of the Year Award. Now in the 2nd year of the award's existence, pitchers received the award for Division I, II, and III. However, two of the three recipients of the award were players from Virginia. BOTH were pitchers, and BOTH trained at OUR …
12 “Car Exercises” to Improve Finger Dexterity During Downtime
Instead of texting on her phone during long rides, your pitcher can improve her finger dexterity, and therefore her pitching, with these 12 car exercises. With travel ball heating up there's lots of downtime in the vehicle that could be spent productively. Keep her bag of dexterity and strength builders in the back seat and check each one off the list as she uses it! …
Arm Care: Warming Up to Throw with J-Bands
April is for arm care!! Our second article in our arm care series is about J-Bands. Instead of throwing to warm up, let's warm up to throw! The J-Band program is quick and easy to follow and should be done before any type of throwing/pitching workout. PREVENTION: As a softball pitcher, the health, strength and longevity of your arm is your life line...don't take it for …