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4 Effective Indoor Softball Drills
There isn’t much better in life than working on your softball skills out on the field during a beautiful day. That doesn’t always happen, though. If it’s the beginning of the season and you live in an area where snow happens in the winter, you may find yourself in the gym for the first portion of preseason. And even if you’re in the middle of a season, a rainy day can keep you trapped within those four walls. Nobody wants to get stuck inside, but it’s a perfect opportunity to focus on the game’s fundamentals. These four indoor drills will help you make the most of your time. Drill 1: Fielding Without a Glove Not having a glove on your hand to field a softball seems a little drastic since [Read More>]
4 Ways Softball Players Can Improve Their Mental Toughness
While softball is a very physical sport that takes plenty of skill to play successfully, it’s also a very mental game. If you’re not mentally tough, the game can consume you in a bad way. That’s why Revolution Softball Camps focus on both the physical and mental side of things – we want to make sure you’re preparing yourself in a way that’ll set you up for success. If you’re looking to improve your mental toughness, the below four ways can help you make it a reality. Don’t Be Afraid of Failure Whether we like it or not, softball is a game of failure. Most hitters will fail more times than they succeed, and there are times when one crucial mistake sways the entire momentum of a particular game. Being [Read More>]
Top 7 Summer Softball Camps in the Northeast for 2018
Do you live in the northeast area of the United States and need a summer softball camp to attend this year? Look no further than Revolution Softball Camps, the country’s best softball training! Our goal is to help players improve by way of participating in an intensive program that’s conducted in a fun and positive environment. It doesn’t matter how old you are or how good you are at softball – whether you’re a beginner or a top high school athlete with dreams of playing in college, we have something that’ll help you get better during your time with us. Revolution’s staff power is unmatched by any other softball camp in the country, with some of the game’s top coaches joining us on a yearly basis. However, one of the [Read More>]
Preventing the Most Common Softball Injuries
Your position on the softball field will help determine the kinds of common injuries you could run into each season. Pitchers usually deal with shoulder tendonitis, back or neck pain and elbow, forearm, and wrist tendonitis. Catchers will have some overhead throwing shoulder issues, along with back and knee pain, while position players also deal with overhead shoulder and elbow problems. Warm Up! Look, we get it – taking time to warm up properly isn’t the most glamorous activity, but it’s worthwhile because it helps keep you on the field. The first things you should be doing upon getting onto the field are stretching and running. Once that’s done, then you can think about getting your arm loose, but there’s no need to go hard right away. Take it easy [Read More>]
3 Ways to Take Advantage of Summer Softball Camp
If you’re thinking about heading to one of our Revolution Softball Camps this summer, we have some advice for you. Why do we feel like giving out some advice today? Well, because we want you to have the best experience possible with us! Our hope is that the week you spend with us at camp is the most memorable week of your summer. So how exactly can you ensure that you take full advantage of softball camp before even getting there? Here are three suggestions. Now’s the Time! There are a host of reasons why people do or don’t sign up for a summer sports camp. Some may be logistical reasons because summer is more of a crazy time than we tend to think! But other times, there are certain [Read More>]
Have Your Whole Team Attend Softball Camp This Summer
You want to improve your softball game at a summer camp this year, but would prefer to not do it all by yourself. This is something we see quite a bit. First of all, we can guarantee you that everyone who attends one of our Revolution Softball Camps will have a fantastic time, whether they come by themselves or as part of a group. Our coaching staff is pulled from the top coaches in the sport from around the country to give each of our campers an experience they won’t get anywhere else. With a progressive curriculum that focuses on the whole athlete – both the mental and physical side of the sport – while cultivating a fun and positive environment, everyone is going to feel comfortable. And when you [Read More>]