Conditioning
/This week our focus during lessons has been on conditioning within the pitching motion. As pitchers it is important that we work toward a high level of physical strength and conditioning in order to play our best and serve our team.
A pitcher should work daily to condition herself within her pitching motion in order to strengthen muscles specific to softball. Drills that we have practiced this week, such as working with the heavy ball, long throws, gassers, fielding intervals, push-up explosions, and double/triple arm circles, are a great way to condition in season and out.
Elite pitchers also condition themselves off the mound through cardio and weight training. Visit the "At the Gym" Section of this website under Drills and Skills by clicking the image below to learn more about customized gym routines. (Mix and match routines from day to day to help you stay focused and have fun during your workout).
A pitcher who has worked on her physical conditioning will not get tired as easily during competition. This will help her stay mentally focused and allow her to remain intense for the duration of the game.
Good luck with your workouts this week!
Coach Claire