They never tell us about the tenth day.... But on that day, God made a softball player.... With just enough dirt from the earth, and a little sweat from the sea Just enough soft from the clouds, and a sturdy branch from a tree. A little grass stain here and some blood for a bruise He made a girl who'd accomplish anything in life she would choose. He made her stronger than steel, and instilled love for her sisters Strong enough to withstand wearing cleats that give blisters... He made her heart in the shape of a perfectly round ball Outlined by red seams with 88 stitches in … [Read more...]
10 Takeaways From the Track Field
High school track season has just ended for us. I will be the first to admit, that track meets are BORING, and that the experience is nothing like going to a softball game. But ya know...you do what you have to do, and watching our kids compete and do their thing is one of those gifts that life gives us. So you go. You show up. Because that's what parents do. And like everything in life, there are new things to be learnt around every corner. And track was no exception. There are some pretty good things going on in track and field, that us as softball families can learn from. … [Read more...]
Decreasing a Players Time to First Base | Kris Massaro | Softball is For Girls
When I think of game changing skills that can define the momentum of a game I think of speed. In fact, the term 'speed kills' is a very relevant phrase that speaks volumes in a players ability to change the entire outcome of a game. How many games have been won and lost on one stolen base? One past ball, a runner beating out a throw? A runner taking an extra base on a ball hit to the outfield, or a player taking home on a pass ball. I don’t know the exact percentage, but there’s been many a game that have depended on that one little skill; a fast runner. I spend a lot of time … [Read more...]
Accountability!
Auburn University. One of the most coveted softball programs to get into, and 3 players are caught with dope and and suspended. (We won't get into the whole business about Corey Myers resigning) When we posted the article on our Facebook Page - we had a myriad of reactions. We really wanted to ignore it, but the reality is it is a teachable moment. And something that we all need to think about. What surprised US the most is the amount of folks who said things such as "Oh, they are just college kids, having fun and doing what college kids do!" We had one fan that simply said, "Can … [Read more...]
Why Team Workouts are So Important | Softball is For Girls
This article is actually twofold. The first major point is the important role a comprehensive workout will play on a softball players performance. The second point is the significant impact a workout can provide when a team works out together as a team unit. The game of softball evolves slightly throughout the years. It may be small changes year by year, but there’s always change. Our community has always been very centered around learning; learning the newest fielding method (think the Auburn hop), new tweaks in hitting stances or mechanics, and even new methods on the best baserunning … [Read more...]
When My Daughter Comes up to Bat | Softball is for Girls
It's all true! Just go ahead and admit it! And then enjoy the read! Oh My God, how many outs do we have? Two outs. Are you serious????? Oh God,(folding head into hands) why does she always come up to bat when there are two outs with people on base? This is ridiculous, oh please, I hope she doesn't miss. If she misses we are definitely going to lose this game. Wasn't she up to bat last time we had two outs? This is crazy. What's the score? "COME ON HONEY, YOU CAN DO IT!" Oh she better do it. All that money I have spent on hitting lessons, she better hit the ball. She … [Read more...]
The Best Softball Bat Money Can Buy |
We get a lot of fan questions. Every day. A lot. Sometimes, we wake up in the morning and the inbox shows over 500 messages with everything form questions about softball, to help with a softball problem, to an invitation into team drama, and everything in between. But there is one question that stands out, that is asked at least once per day both online and through messaging on our online presence and other companies online presence. A question so daunting, that searching for the answer will only leave you even more confused - and gets you up close and personal with words like PBF … [Read more...]
Catchers Pop Time | Kris Massaro
Are your catcher’s struggling with their pop time? I believe as with any “job” that asks multiple different skills from you, if your struggling with one of those necessary skills it can be an individual’s weakness and downfall. What happens if that weakness is a catcher’s pop time? There’s so many variables that can affect a catcher’s pop time; an inability to have a powerful transfer from receiving the pitch to a throw, a weak throw, inaccuracy, inability to set up properly. There’s multiple reasons why but they all equal the same result; a weak pop time, and a lack of confidence in a … [Read more...]
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