Softball played at a relatively high competitive level can be a high-speed, powerful activity. One of the best ways to meet the physical demands of the sport is by engaging in a well-designed strength and conditioning program. In that regard, Strength and Conditioning Training for Softball presents a systematic overview of how coaches can provide their athletes with a training program that is designed to assist them in optimizing their performance on the diamond, while simultaneously reducing their likelihood of being injured.
Among the topics covered:
- Introduction cycle
- Hypertrophy cycle
- Strength cycle
- Power cycle I
- Power cycle II
- In-season cycle