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Focused for Fastpitch [Paperback]

Gloria Solomon (Author), Andrea Becker (Author)
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January 27, 2004

Focused for Fastpitch combines the best qualities of a drill book and a softball-specific guide to sport psychology, ensuring that come game time everyone will play at peak performance.

Informative yet easy to read, mastering the Focused for Fastpitch training principles requires no prior experience, and each chapter includes interactive exercises and charts to help monitor progress. Each drill clearly specifies the mental and physical skills targeted, the goal, proper execution, coaching tips, and variations for increasing or decreasing difficulty. And for additional insight into successful skill building, some favorite drills are included from these top coaches:

-Gayle Blevins, University of Iowa

-Tami Brown, All-American Softball School's College Prep Program

-Connie Clark, University of Texas

-Michelle Gromacki, California State University, Fullerton

-Jacquie Joseph, Michigan State University

-Brian Kolze, University of the Pacific

-Patrick Murphy, University of Alabama

-Coaching staff, University of California, Davis

-John Reeves, University of California

-Kathy Strahan, California State University, Sacramento

Integrating concentration, confidence, mental imagery, and energy regulation at practice with softball-specific drills will result in players reaching their potential far sooner than practicing any of these aspects alone. Applying the information in Focused for Fastpitch is the best way to gain the advantage.


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""""The mental game isn't a mystery; it's a skill that is attainable with practice. With drills that facilitate working on mental skills in situations encountered during games," Focused for Fastpitch "will help players make the leap from making great plays occasionally to making great plays regularly."""
Rhonda Revelle
Head softball coach
University of Nebraska
""Focused for Fastpitch "is a great tool for any coach or athlete wondering what it takes to get to the next level. The mental side of the game is what raises the bar from good to great. Learn to be great with" Focused for Fastpitch.""
Michele Smith
Two-time Olympic gold medalist
10-time ASA All-American
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""The mental game isn't a mystery; it's a skill that is attainable with practice. With drills that facilitate working on mental skills in situations encountered during games, Focused for Fastpitch will help players make the leap from making great plays occasionally to making great plays regularly.""

Rhonda Revelle
Head softball coach
University of Nebraska

""Focused for Fastpitch is a great tool for any coach or athlete wondering what it takes to get to the next level. The mental side of the game is what raises the bar from good to great. Learn to be great with Focused for Fastpitch.""

Michele Smith
Two-time Olympic gold medalist
10-time ASA All-American

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Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics; 1 edition (January 27, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0736050841
  • ISBN-13: 978-0736050845
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,709,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars High School and Travel Teams Will Benefit, January 9, 2007
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As the head coach of a junior high fastpitch and also a 14U travel team, I stress the mental aspect of the game, which is believed to be 90% of the game. This book is particularly helpful for travel teams that play numerous tournaments each season. Having your players in top physical and mental condition, whether it is the first game at 8:00am on Saturday morning to the fourth game of the same day at 8:00pm,this book covers how to prepare teams to endure that kind of schedule. Energy utilization, positive thinking, and overall conditioning are addressed, while incorporating softball specific drills to bring out the best in players. I gave this three stars because it applies more to high school and college age girls playing on travel and elite teams.
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Softball players practice their sport for several hours a week, and some players even practice three to four hours a day. Read the first page
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external attention style, partner for this drill, head softball coach, optimal energy level, hitting mechanics, actual energy levels, solid contact with the ball, live pitching, hitter steps, aggressive lead, coach hits, hitting screen, team cohesion, striped balls, energy regulation, hits grounders, underhand toss, squeeze bunt, team chemistry, fielding the ball, performance excellence, middle infielders, pitching machine, most hitters, base runner
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