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Do softball players need endurance?

I’ve heard MANY softball coaches say that players do NOT need endurance to play this game. They need quickness and explosiveness. They say our game is a sprint, not a marathon. Now I agree that our game is one of quickness and explosiveness. I also agree that long distance running or cardio probably isn’t the …

How to Get Softball FAST

Share this article: Click Here to Tweet photo credit: Boysie KogaThe further you go in this game, the faster it gets.  Beating out throws, stealing extra bases, knocking down hot ground balls, chasing down fly balls in the gap…almost EVERYTHING in our game requires quick reactions and a great FIRST step! In fact, I’d argue that a baserunner with great …