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While we all still tell time, we don’t use sundials anymore. Discover why your knowledge must keep up.
Don’t get left behind in what you know now about softball!
There was a time when the Black Max was the bat to have...
It’s the holiday season, the season of giving…but what do you get your favorite softball team or player? Don’t stress – we’ve got you covered!
We’ve packaged our most popular player items to help make your gift-giving a breeze!
With the holiday...
Are you struggling to make your practices more engaging, more effective and more organized?
If so, we’ve done the work for you!
No matter what level of softball you coach, you’ve still got to practice and that takes planning. Some coaches excel...
True or false – pitchers don’t need more break on their pitches, they need their pitches to break later.
You might know the answer, but do you know how to practice it?
For years, pitchers have grown up hearing they’ve got to...
Could your pitchers benefit from more leg drive? Then check out this simple exaggeration drill.
This exaggeration drill is a great way for your pitchers to feel their leg drive.
To improve behavior, we’ve got to help our players more deeply feel...
Here’s a great drill to help your players learn to talk and trust each other.
Trust, talk and run bases all in one drill.
Split your team up into pairs and have them all start at homeplate. Each pair will run the...
While you’re trying to get your players noticed by college coaches, here’s 5 things they’ll wish you had taught them.
In addition to helping them get noticed, teach your players how to thrive once they’re playing college softball.
Playing college softball is...
As hundreds of teams do the wall sit in honor of Alex Wilcox, let her teach you how to be a great teammate!
If your team could stand to be better teammates, then let one of the best teach you how.
Across...
Since Halloween is coming here’s my scary statement - I think we focus too much on mechanics.
Now read on and see if you agree with me.
When it comes to hitting, I think we make a HUGE mistake when we focus...
Is there something you need to change, but you’re just too afraid? Join the club and find out why you should do it anyway.
It takes a lot to change, and that’s exactly why you should. Read on to discover why.
Most...
In the summer of huge coaching moves, Cindy Bristow, co-founder of Softball Excellence, will become the Pitching Coach for the University of California – Riverside, starting October 5th. “Family was an import factor in my decision to make this change. Riverside...
Hold on – before you think I’m suggesting that umpires are blind, or that pitchers should throw balls – read on and then decide.
If your pitcher’s ever struggle with their balance, their feel or their confidence then I’ve got a...