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Nokona Baseball Glove Review

Nokona Baseball Glove Review

Are you thinking of buying your son or daughter a new Baseball or Softball glove? Maybe you’re looking to get a new ball glove for yourself. Before you buy you need to look at the Nokona line of Baseball and Softball gloves. Nokona is the only true 100% AMERICAN MADE baseball/softball glove company!! Some companies produce part of their inventory domestically but most of their gloves are made in Asia. Nokaona Athletic Goods mass produces baseball and softball gloves completely in the USA.

Nokona Athletic Goods is a small company with approximately 90 emloyees, located nearly 90 miles northwest of Dallas in the small town of Nacona, Texas with a population of about 3200 people. For 80 years Nocona Athletic Goods Company has been in integral part of the town. Nokona Gloves—the brand name is spelled with a “k” because, according to company lore, trade marking the name of a town was not permitted—can be tough to find in box sporting goods chains. Nokona gloves, some made from from pliable kangaroo or buffalo hide, have found a home at specialty baseball/softball glove stores. The Nokona factory will make about 75,000 handmade gloves in 2008. This is a small percentage of the nearly 5.1 million baseball and softball gloves produced in 2007 by all of the companies combined.

Nakonas handmade gloves are like no others! The Nokona baseball/softball gloves are made from a long line of soft yet durable premium top grain leathers. Nakonas wide selection of baseball/softball gloves include:

• Infield gloves
• Outfield gloves
• Catchers gloves
• First base gloves

These gloves include Softball gloves, Youth baseball gloves, Little league baseball and softball gloves, College baseball and softball gloves and Senior baseball and softball gloves.

Specialty Nokona Baseball/Softball gloves include:

• The Fastpitch Series
• The Buffalo Combo Series
• The Classic Series
• The American Pro Series
• The Team Nakona Youth Baseball Series

Every Nokona baseball/softball glove is handcrafted in Nocona, Texas by American craftsmen. Nokona ball gloves are preconditioned at the factory for a softer feel and a quicker break in periods.

Before you buy your next baseball or softball glove, check out the Nokona line of gloves. These are a high quality, well priced durable ball gloves. You will be glad you did, as these gloves have a quick break in period, are long lasting and do not cost as much as some of the other top of the line gloves.

For more reviews and information about the baseball and softball world check out Rick’s Bats and Gloves,ETC. At Rick’s Bats and gloves, ETC we are determined to keep you up to date with the latest information to help you with finding the best product at the best price for you.

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Rick is the owner operator of Rick's Bats and Gloves, ETC. This site offers reviews and information about Baseball and Softball equipment. Come join Rick at http://www.ricksbatsandglovesetc.com for all your Baseball and Softball needs.

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Softball Glove Mitt

How To Choose A New Fastpitch Softball Glove

There are many choices in Fastpitch Softball Gloves today. It can be very confusing to choose the best glove for you with all the sizes, styles, materials and models available today.
Fastpitch Softball Gloves generally have a larger pattern (length) than a baseball glove because the ball is larger. A deeper pocket is usually designed into a softball glove as well. Akadema, one of the most exciting new glove manufacturers; designed some Women's and Girls Fastpitch Softball gloves with smaller finger slots. The distance between the thumb and index finger is shorter to accommodate a smaller hand.

One important thing to know is that you should not buy a glove that your child can “grow into”. The glove needs to fit properly and be the proper length (this is usually called the Pattern size of the glove) to allow them to develop proper fielding mechanics and not cheat by having a longer glove. A proper fitting glove will also help the beginning player feel more confident because the glove is snug on the hand and easier to manage and won’t keep falling off.
Remember, a six or eight year old child has a pretty small hand and not as strong as those 14A level players on the next field over.

Let's start by deciding what Position you Normally play. This can help determine the size or pattern of the glove. Most kids will play several positions to start with so a Utility glove may be the best choice for beginners. Below is a quick view chart to get you started.

Glove Size ----- Softball Position

14.5 inch -------- Outfield - Men

14 inch ----------- Outfield - Men

13.5 inch -------- Outfield

13 inch ----------- Utility

12.75 inch ------- Utility

12.5 inch -------- Utility

12 inch ----------- Infield

11.75 inch ------- 2nd Base/Youth

11.5 inch -------- Youth

11 inch ----------- Youth

10.5 inch -------- Youth

9.5 inch ---------- Youth/6-8 yrs

How To Measure a Glove

Fastpitch Softball Gloves and First Base Mitts are measured from the top of the index finger of the glove down along the inside of the pocket and out to the heal of the glove. Fastpitch gloves will typically measure from 12 inches to 14.5 inches with youth sizes being smaller.
You should use a flexible tape measure or a length of lace or string. This is so while measuring it can lay in the palm of the glove as it measures giving you an accurate measurement. Measure from the highest point of the index finger.

Catchers Mitts are measured around the circumference of the mitt. All gloves and mitts are measured in inches typically. A Fastpitch Softball Catchers Mitt will measure in the 33 inch to 34.5 inch range. Youth sizes can be smaller.

I still don’t understand what size my kid is! Parents of a beginning player can ask your coach, or have your child try on some of the other kid's gloves to see how they fit. Measure those gloves using the techniques above then look at the chart and read the rest of this article for more tips. Most gloves have the size labeled somewhere on the glove.

Fastpitch Softball Gloves don’t have to be expensive. Good quality gloves that will help your child learn the game and play well are available under $40. Gloves for the serious competitive player to college player can range from under $100 to over $200. So there is a lot of choice out there.

Oufielders: Normally, Fastpitch Softball Outfielders like a larger glove in the 12.5" to 14" pattern. This gives them a deeper pocket and a longer glove to snag that ball from going over the fence or diving to catch one with an outstretched arm. A longer glove makes ball transfer a little slower but the extra catching area is usually a plus for outfielders.
There are designs with open webs in an "H", a "T" and other patterns. This allows you to see the ball as you hold the glove out for a high fly. Closed web designs are also available for outfield use. Some players prefer the closed web to help block the sun.

Infielders: Generally, Fastpitch Softball Infielders prefer a smaller pattern,in the 12" to 12.5" range. This smaller size allows a quicker grab and quicker transfer of the ball to the throwing hand.
There are some new designs that are almost fingerless. These allow you to scoop up that ground ball even quicker.
Sometimes an infielder prefers an open web like the outfielders and sometimes they like them closed to provide more stopping power and control.

Pitchers Usually like a glove that has a closed web. This allows them to hide the ball longer in the glove. Pitchers sometimes like a longer pattern like an outfielder to hide the ball. There are Fastpitch Softball Pitchers gloves designed by professional players. These sometimes have features such as less lacing or no knots on the outside to protect the leg when they slap the glove against it on the release of the ball. I know, pitchers can be weird about things.

First Baseman Mitts are similar to a regular fielders glove but have more of a mitt shape to them. They don't have fingers, but instead have a thin but stiff pad that runs around the circumference of the glove. They are usually larger to help scoop up those "bad" throws. This larger size gives them more control to catch the softball with. There are still a lot of first basewomen that use a standard fielders glove also.
It is not required to use a First Base Mitt if you play first base but you can not use a First Base or Catchers Mitt at any other fielding position.

Catchers Mitts are probably the most specific and don't look much like the other gloves. They are kind of round in shape and are measured by the circumference of the mitt. Fastpitch Softball Catchers Mitts usually are in the 33" to 34.5" range. They sometimes have added or special palm padding to help with the sting of a really fast pitcher.
Today's Fastpitch Catchers mitt is larger and shallower than it used to be making it more flexible and similar to a First base mitt. This allows for quicker ball transfer, which is essential in this very quick game of Fastpitch Softball.

Web Styles:

Open Web gloves are typically preferred by the middle infielders, first basemen and some outfielders. This Open Web helps hold the ball better and allows you to transfer the ball quicker. These are Fastpitch Gloves with a "T" or "H" web design. There are many variations of these webs.

Closed Web gloves usually preferred by Pitchers, third and some outfielders allows the ball to be hidden from the batter and also gives better support when catching an outfield fly or line drive.
This web type basically means you can't see through it. These would be the "Beehive" or "Spiral Lock" type webs. There are many variations of these webs.

Open Back or Closed Back

Open Back gloves are usually a little cooler and lighter. They can be fitted more snugly on the wrist. There are different methods for adjusting the strap; Velcro and D-rings are common methods.

Closed Back gloves usually just have a hole for your index finger to slip through. Some have a Velcro strap or D-ring to help adjust the size and make it a more snug fit.

Most Fastpitch Softball gloves should be worn with a batting glove on the hand. This will help keep moisture from the inside of the glove. This can also help take the sting out of hard throws and adjust the fit of the glove. Change the batting glove if it becomes wet. Some leagues don't allow the pitcher to wear a batting glove. Supposedly it distracts the batter.

Materials

Most of today's gloves are made from a top-quality leather. There are some cheaper brands that use mostly synthetic materials. These are not going to last nearly as long as a quality leather glove but may be all you need at the moment.

A good quality Fastpitch Softball glove will be made of Steerhide, Cowhide, Buffalo hide, Kip leather (a younger or smaller steer), pigskins or other exotic animal hides.
Steerhide is generally the better material and it comes in several variations. Buffalo hide is good too but usually is much stiffer, so it requires a lot more break in. Manufacturers will tan the hide and give it brand names. This is a subject for another article.
Higher end, higher quality gloves usually are made from heavier leathers that help them last longer and perform differently and better.

Remember to take care of your new glove and it will take care of you on the field. Use only manufacturer suggested glove conditioners, if it gets wet then dry it with a towel and let it air dry – never use a hair dryer. Then you can apply a small amount of conditioner if necessary.
When the game is over, wipe the dirt from your glove and any excess moisture. Put a ball in the pocket and tie it with a length of pre-wrap just like you use to hold your hair back.

About the Author

BHenks is a fastpitch softball enthusiast and has been involved in fastpitch softball and baseball for 20 years as a parent and coach. For more information on this subject and others please visit http://www.BuyFastpitchGloves.com for some of the best fastpitch softball gloves and related accessories. Talk about Fastpitch Softball over at http://fastpitchsoftballtalk.blogspot.com/

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From the ballfield to the seminary: Desme's higher calling
Grant Desme has always led by example. It’s the reason those closest to him — friends, family, teammates and coaches — describe the former Oakland Athletics farmhand as soft-spoken and quiet, but not shy. Even if he were talkative, some might not understand why he feels his January decision to give up a blossoming professional baseball career to become a Catholic priest was the right move.

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Ways to explore softball pitching

Softball pitchers must contend with numerous pressures arising out of a constant barrage of one-on-one duels with hard and obstinate hitters. They should work untiringly to refine the art of the windup and delivery. They should also be conscious of fielding opportunities and related strategies in order to lead the team on defense.

One way to improve pitching skills is to use leather pitching targets. This will help softball pitchers to speedily and permanently overcome training obstacles. Since this method displays the exact point of impact of every pitch thrown against it, players and coaches can easily study the inconsistencies and subtle mechanical problems. Thus, any pitcher gets the opportunity to look at his or her delivery, explore the limits of personal softball pitching ability and apply correctives.

You will find plenty of softball pitching machines available in the market that deliver technically sound and consistent pitches providing batters the opportunity to develop effective and consistent swing. Practice sessions also become more efficient if you have a pitching machine that ideally fits your skill level and the type of game you want to play. There are different pitching machines that use different types of balls. Some use standard-size baseballs, softballs, or both while others use specialized baseball-sized or softball-sized pitching machine balls.

A beginner's machine gently tosses balls at regular intervals and at low fixed speeds. Kids can practice their batting drills with ease and these machines are portable. For safe and reliable youth league pitches opt for a single-motor machine that has a maximum pitch speed of 60 mph or more. Some models may have castor wheels for portability while others can fit into a moveable cart. Before buying a cart-compatible model, make sure the machine comes with the cart. College students and professionals may want fast pitches and variety. Choose a machine with pitch speeds of 90 mph or more, two wheels, dual motors, and a lot of pitching options. Keep weight and portability factor in mind if you need to move it around. Most machines can throw left, right, curveballs, fastballs, and sliders. Models that have a 360-degree swivel head even allow you to toss to different parts of a field without moving the machine.

Study the machine's item listings and find out how many balls a machine can hold. If you do not mind regularly refilling the ball carriage or have a ball boy when you practice, you need not worry about this capacity. Select a feeder-compatible pitching machine and additional feeder if you plan to spend a lot of time practicing alone. Small feeders usually hold 16 softballs and larger feeders can hold up to 80 balls. Players who plan to use the pitching machine solo should also look for a model that supports or includes an inline switch.

Pitching machines can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars for a basic portable machine to a few thousand dollars for a heavyweight machine. You must be willing to pay even more for a highly-portable pitching machine with additional features. It is only to be expected that that a pitching machines packed with features will cost more than models with fewer features. Since you will need to buy only one pitching machine, look for the features and portability you suit you best. While you shop for a pitching machine, do not forget to buy balls to feed your new machine as well as a bat, gloves, helmet, and a cage to keep your balls securely within.

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Fastpitch Softball Glove

Getting To Know Softball Fastpitch Gloves

Most fastpitch gloves have lighter weight yet long-lasting inside and back components. This makes the gloves more manageable for female and male hand shapes, yet maintains top grained leather where it's needed the most.

Softball fastpitch gloves are now made to particularly cater to the sport as never before since softball leagues have gained in number nationwide. Every short stop knows if the ball is coming at you, you better be prepared to put the stop on that ball before it gets lost into the limitless and wide potential for missing the out by zipping by you into right field.

Go for the burn might fit in those instances when you don't wish to miss. Being sure you've got the proper glove to back up your lightning reflexes. As with any glove, softball fastpitch players know they are not looking to grab the ball, which is what the web pocket is for.

An infielder needs to be qualified to stop the ball, and that means putting it in your palm. The softball fastpitch glove is in the manner of the pancake glove, almost flat, with a thick padded pocket so you can catch the ball every time. Caring for your glove is as consequential as your play.

You want a glove for lighter weight yet durable inside and back components. This makes the gloves more manageable for female hand shapes, yet maintains top grained leather where it's needed the most.

Here is just one example of a very good glove.
ABU73 CRYSTL BUSTOS - 12.75 INCH
12.75-inch pattern Game Day Reptilian glove of Crystl Bustos, 2000 USA Gold Medalist, 2001 WPSL Gold Team, 2000-02 Team USA. B-hive web, open back w/ Grasp Clasp wrist system. Uses the same USA Steerhide leather pocket and web as professional models for durability and quality, with leather/blend for the back/inside to keep the glove light and easy to break in.

Softball fastpitch gloves are going to benefit from a good leather oil to bring out the oils used in the manufacturing of most gloves, and keeping your glove softer will just enhance your play. With the good luck you'll be building in playing with your glove, caring for it with regular saddle soap or oil treatments can keep your favorite glove in your game longer!

Light weight, easy to break-in and available in a variety of designs, you're sure to find the softball glove that's right for you. Left-handed gloves (left hand throw) available on most models.

About the Author

William Smith lives in Florida with his wife and three cats. William writes frequently on many subjects that may be of interest to all. Discover all the joys and secrets of baseball at
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Louisville Slugger Tpx
i wanna know which bat is better for a 14 year old?

Louisville Slugger TPX Omaha: SL77OT Senior League or the
Easton Quantum Sc900 CXN: BT265 Senior League

I like the Louisville Slugger TPX Omaha myself, has a good feel and the ball seems to jump off the bat. Good reaction.

Good luck to ya.

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Getting To Know Louisville Slugger Softball Gloves

Several years ago, I was in search of a new softball glove. My old Wilson had worn out and was falling apart. I went to a neighbouring discount store to see what was accessible. I had waited until the final minute to find a glove and was kind of desperate. I found the Louisville Slugger and saw that it had a somewhat low price. I placed the glove on my hand and instantly liked it. I especially liked the internal "bruise guard" padding under the index finger. The fit was comfortable, but not to tight. It fit me "like a glove". It was however very stiff, as most new gloves are. I was wondering if I was going to get it broken in before my season started (I did wait until 3 days before the start). I bought it, took it home and started my special breaking in process. To my suprise and pleasure, I had the glove broke in to my liking in 2 days. To summize, If you are looking for a very dependable, durable glove, and don't want to pay a large price for it, get you a Louisville Slugger Player Series glove. It will last for years, and won't take you half a season to break it in. The internal bruise guard padding will save you alot of sore index fingers also.

Louisville Slugger softball gloves follow in the footsteps of their grand line of baseball gloves. Louisville, the world-famous baseball bat maker, also puts out five types of gloves for baseball and softball players of any age.

In most instances, you should be able to get their low cost gloved in the mid range price. On the other hand, if you're looking for the cream of the crop, Louisville's high end models, like the TPX, can go for higher dollars.

What you're buying into, though, is high-tech glove design and formulation. Louisville's heralds its newest glove technology, called "bionic technology." This is specially designed for their catchers and first base mitts.

The benefit to bionic technology is that it allows you, the participant, to open and close the glove much easier. Plus, you'll find Louisville slugger softball gloves have more padding, and more effective padding, than numerous other gloves on the market.

Of course, you don't want to mistake a Louisville Slugger baseball glove for a softball glove. So bear in mind you're looking for the larger sized glove, anywhere from 12 to 14 inches. Softball gloves need to be larger for obvious reasons: the softball is larger than a baseball.

But just as with a baseball glove, you'll desire to care for your softball glove after every use. Always let your Louisville slugger softball gloves dry out after a impassioned game. Use a towel to soak up some of the moisture, and then let the air do the rest. Then tighten the laces and store the glove somewhere dry and cool.

Your car trunk won't do. The heat swings there can harm the leather. The moisture won't do it any favors either. A few times each season, also consider rubbing some oil on the leather to keep it soft and resilient.

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Gloves, like the hands they fit, come in a variety of sizes. Baseball and softball gloves also are geared to fit both the position you play and the level of your pastime. Keep these factors in mind when you decide which kind, size, features and materials best suit your sport.

Baseball gloves have traditionally been a man's field of product-ware in the arena of baseball gear. No longer the condition in this day and age. With more women's leagues taking upon the ball diamonds nationwide, and on major playing circuits, the manufacturers now provide specially to the female athlete and the needs to adjust the products available to suit the differences in the frame of all athletes.

Customary baseball gloves can blaze your palm off if you happen to be aiming your catch for a fast ball moving at elevated swiftness. The familiarity for a female athlete can be a searing nerve crunch that sends your reflexes into crisis mode where you instinctively throw your glove off of your hand and are left with a red-as-an-apple circular, fleeting tattoo of pain.

How do you find the proper mitt that can be qualified to execute to your capacity to exercise dual hand and eye coordination, without having too much padding to cause the ball to hop right out of your mitt? As with all products that are becoming available tailored to women that were not formerly made with women in mind, it has been some trial and error in achieving the finished mitt for the female player.

Women players seeking a acceptable baseball glove to improve their play should look for ones that are designed to fit a female hand. You will find the quality and performance to be identical to that of the customary baseball gloves, and your own exactness and margin for error will diminish as you are fitted into a glove made to work with your one of a kind bone make-up .

Smaller finger stalls yield greater control overall, as well as adjustable wrist straps, which allow for your own fluctuations in fluids in your body, factors in your physical health as a woman athlete that matter when you want your execution to be top notch!

Your baseball or softball glove should fit your game, the position you play and your playing time and proficiency. Although age is also a factor, the position you play is the most consequential consideration in choosing a baseball or softball glove.

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PALM BAY -- It's a quick game, highly competitive and extremely popular with softball fans in South Brevard County. The Palm Bay Fastpitch Softball Association returns March 13 with opening day at Fred Lee Park and league president Jacci Ellis said players will find a few new twists this year.

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I Want to Play Fastpitch Softball and Need to Get in Shape

I get asked quite often what kind of exercises to do to get in shape for softball. There are a lot of kids out there that want to play the game but have never played. I think this is great. Fastpitch Softball is one of the most exciting sports there is.

I see some kids that want to start at the high school level. Again, this is awesome. It may be a little tough if you have never played softball before to make your high school team though. It depends on several things, like how many kids are going out, how many teams your school has - Varsity, JV, C team, Freshman team, etc.

Some high schools are only able to field enough players for a varsity. Others only have a Varsity and JV. So in those cases it is hard to say, you may have a better chance there because they really need the players.

So, what kind of workouts are good to get in shape for the upcoming season? Well, you want to get some conditioning started now. If your season is 3-6 months away you have plenty of time to get into good shape. If you only have a couple months well, you better get going strong now.

There are several areas of strength and speed needed to play this game of Fastpitch Softball at an elite level. Probably the area you need to work on the most is your Core. That means work on your midsection, your upper body, your legs, your arm strength. Kind of sounds like your whole body doesn't it. It kind of is.

You will also need to get your throwing arm into throwing shape and get the mechanics sound. A strong, and mechanically sound throwing arm will keep you playing and off the injured reserve list.

Always start your workout with some good dynamic warmups. Stretching is fine but that is really what you should be doing at home and after practice to cool down. Dynamic warmups are moving basically stretches. You want to get your muscles warm before you stretch them or do any hard workout.

Warm muscles will be loose muscles and loose muscles will be quick, strong and healthy muscles.     There are many resources available to find more information about dynamic warmups. I may write about that another time. Just do a search and you will find some good exercises to do.

Here are some good ones to get you started.
Arm Circles: Stand with your arms out to the side and make small circles, then medium, then large circles doing about 10 of each size, then reverse and go back down to small.

Torso Twist: Stand with arms out to side, and twist side to side about 10 times to warm up your lower back. Your back gets a lot of work playing softball.

Butt Kicks: Slowly jog forward kicking your feet up to your butt. Go about 20 feet, turn around and do them back to where you started.

High Knees: Raise your knees high as you slowly jog about 20 feet.

Power Skips: Skip forward as high as you can. This gets your nervous system kick started.

Carioca: This is old school but does a good job of twisting and getting your coordination working.

There are many more good ones but that should get you started.

To get yourself into shape for softball you need to work on your core.  A really good excercise for that is to start on your stomach on the floor, raise up on your elbows and toes and hold that pose for about 30-60 seconds. Drop and rest about a minute, then repeat this 3-5 times. You will definitely feel this in the abs, shoulders and the back of your legs if you are doing it correct.

Other core work can be medicine ball where you are sitting on the floor with your knees bent. Grab the ball and hold it in front of you. Twist from side to side. Another good exercise with the medicine ball is to remain sitting, have a team mate toss the ball to you. Catch it and then toss it back. Do this standing as well for a different set of muscle work.

Pushups are great for working the upper body, arms and shoulders. Try some variations such as the Inch worm.To do this get into a push up position, slowly walk your feet up as far as you can, then walk your hands out until you are flat again. Repeat this across the room or until you can't go anymore. Then do one more.

The Marine style is a tough one. Start in an inverted pushup position with your butt in the air. Then lean forward over your hands and then back. Kind of a wave motion. This one will work your upper arms and shoulders.

Let's move on to your legs. Doing Sqauts is a great exercise to increase your leg strength. This will also help with running speed. Spend time on these and do them slowly and correctly.

Another is to stand with your back at a wall, slowly slide down until you are in a sitting position and extend your arms out in front of you. Hold this for 45-60 seconds. Rest and repeat three times. This is really good for Catchers and Pitchers. Again, these give good gains on running and stopping which is important in fastpitch softball.

Plyometrics drills are great too. Basically this is standing and jumping as high as you can. This is a great explosiveness drill. Fastpitch requires a great amount of explosive movements in every position and play. Stand near a wal and try to jump and touch the ceiling or a mark on the wall. Try to go higher with each jump.

If you have some strong boxes or cardio steps you can use them too. Stand flat footed in front of the step, jump up onto the step or box, then off the other side. Turn and jump back on the box and off the other side. Try to find taller boxes or steps as your strength increases. Try variations of this drill by standing sideways and jumping with one leg. Alternate legs and repeat.

Now let's work your throwing arm. The best way is to just play catch with a team mate. Start out with easy tosses close. Moving back as your arms get warmed up and loose. Gradually work up to full speed throws and as far distance apart as you can.  Do this for 10-15 minutes then gradually cool down by working back closer together and easier tosses.

If you don't have a teammate to play catch with, you can use a batting cage, or pitching net to throw into. ANother great thing is to hand an old blanket or tarp or old piece of carpet over a branch of a tree and throw into it. Start out slow, get warmed up and then move back and really let it all out. You can hang this in your garage on those rainy days or when the weather is bad.

Running short sprints is always good for softball conditioning. You will get really good at these the more you get into softball! Usually about 20 yard sprints is long enough. Remember, the bases are 60 feet apart so not much use sprinting a lot farther than that. Running ladder sprints is a good idea too. Run these until you don't think you can go anymore. Then run one more.

There are a lot of variations of these exercises and many many more drills and exercises that you can do. It is actually good to mix it up and do different ones every so often. That keeps the routine from getting boring and also works on different muscles and in different ways.

Now that we are done with our workout, lets stretch. You will get much better results from stretching now than at the beginning of your workout. Stretch your arms, shoulders, back, legs and your mind. Keep learning more about the game and exercises you can do.

Ok, so we worked on our Core, our legs, our throwing arm, and our sprints. That's a pretty good workout. Try to break these up and do a couple each day. Maybe do the core and legs, then the arms, core and sprints another day. Try to workout 3-4 days a week. You want to give your body time to rest and recover between workouts so give it a day off between workouts.

If you follow this routine for the next 3 months you will be in good shape for fastpitch softball season.

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The first thing to ask yourself, is what position will you be playing? Are you known on your team as the star of just one, or will you be rotating through them all? As the game has evolved, so has the merchandise. There are now gloves for all positions, not just first basemen and pitchers anymore. It is important to go to a reputable dealer like Akadema to make sure that you get the right size and fit for you.

Secondly you should consider the web of the glove. There is only one thing that really matters when it comes to this component. Can you see through it? This will help you to be functional and rid you of unnecessary dirt and other interferences during the game. Webs that are solid work best if you need a sun shield for fly balls.

Next think about what works better for you – an open back or closed back. Just like the web, this comes down to personal choice and comfort. If you tend to overheat out there on the field, an open back will keep you a little cooler, while also offering you options such as an adjustable wrist strap. Closed backs are a little more solid and offer less breathing room and yet more support.
Akadema has the advice of big hitters such as Bob Feller and Ozzie Smith behind them to assure you that when choosing the web and backing of your glove, it is up to personal preference. Whatever makes you play better and feel more comfortable and competent is the glove for you. And as the choice glove of over 600 colleges and universities, the future of the Major Leagues seem to be backing Akadema as well!

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