Lord tweedsmuir Secondary Softball Academy
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Sport Specific Objectives
To maximize athletic performance through sport specific conditioning
Programs will target the following:
Muscular balance to best stabilize joints, prevent injury and facilitate performance
Enhance muscular endurance through anaerobic training and conditioning
Enhance cardiovascular potential
Increase general strength with emphasis on core
Maximize the power potential of the athlete through plyometric and power conversion training
Improve speed, agility, and reaction times of the athlete
Enhance flexibility
To provide the athlete with greater knowledge of the game
Goal setting
Mental training
Rules
Offensive and defensive strategies
To increase the awareness of the benefits of nutrition for sports performance
What foods are best for athletes?
When should these nutrients be consumed? (Pre-game, between game)
How much does the athlete need and in what proportions?
Should athletes take supplements? If so, what?
Importance of proper hydration
To improve the skill level of every athlete
Athletes will be provided with personal performance evaluations using video analysis software
OFFENSIVE PLAY: will include Hitting, Bunting and Base Running
Hitting
Maximize power
Increase contact %
Incorporate correct biomechanical sequencing
Improve visual aspects of hitting
Develop mental approach and philosophy towards hitting
Bunting
Institute proper bunting mechanics
Sacrifice bunt
Drag bunt
Slap bunt
Running Slap (for left-handed hitters)
Base Running
Improve running form and mechanics
Increase running speed
Improve base running skills
Employ explosive lead off and jumps off bases
DEFENSIVE PLAY: will include Overhand Throwing, Fielding
(All 9 Defensive Positions; including Ground balls/Fly Balls, Pitching/Catching & Team Play)
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Overhand Throwing Mechanics
Institute proper biomechanical sequencing
Develop throwing power and improve accuracy
Develop quick release (decrease release time)
Improve power and accuracy of short (infield) throw
Improve power and accuracy of long (outfield) throw
Fielding – all 9 defensive positions
Ground Balls
Proper footwork & movement
Proper ball receiving techniques
Decrease transition time from catch to release
Improve “jump” on ball and range of field coverage
Forehand/Backhand development
Fly Balls
Improve “jump” on ball and range of field coverage
Proper ball receiving techniques
Footwork to gain momentum to make a long throw (from the outfield)
Proper footwork for turning to retreat on fly balls
Team Play
First and third situations
Cut-offs and relays
Coverage at all bases
Bunt play & special defences
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