Backyard Rookie
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Jennifer Bogar answered “What softball conditioning programs will motivate my players?” She said:
Use basketballs for batting practices. Put a bucket upside down and put something on it as a target such as a helmet and have them throw the softball and try to knock the object off the bucket. Also, you can half the team. Put half on first base line a... Continue reading »
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Jennifer Bogar answered “What is the key to creating power in your swing?” She said:
A lighter bat gives more speed which will give you more strength. Try hitting basket balls. It causes you to break on time and you have to follow through in order to hit the ball harder. Switch in between softballs and basketballs. It helps with accura... Continue reading »
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Jennifer Bogar answered “I have an 8 yr old son who wants to play football, no one can seem to help me in getting him started. We just moved to Clermont, Help!” She said:
go to www.popwarner.com and you can find the league closest to you.
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Jennifer Bogar answered “where is a good pop warner team around philadelphia pa” She said:
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Jennifer Bogar answered “what is a good lifting program for baseball?” She said:
You need repetion. That is the key. Not the amount of the weight. You just have to do repeated exercises that will work the muscles needed. Acurate strength training comes from repetetive training.
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Jennifer Bogar answered “how do i convince my daughter to throw with all her strength? Her accurracy is suffering” She said:
Try putting a bucket upside down and placing a helmet, basketball or something that can withstand being hit numerous times on top of the bucket. The idea is to knock the object off of the bucket. Have her start a little short and back up farther away a... Continue reading »
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Jennifer Bogar answered “I love Softball. I practice,and play with boys in my block. If anyone can try and help me find a team in Manhattan,New York.ill be Blessed” She said:
Call your local parks and recreation departments and manisupalities. They usually have leagues. They can also sometimes refer you to places. You can go to the games and let the teams know that your looking to play for a team and you can probably start ... Continue reading »
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Jennifer Bogar answered “what is a good way to improve arm strength and accuracy for a pitcher and an infielder? without having a partner to practice with” She said:
you can take a bucket, place it upside down, then put something on top like a helmet (we've even used basketballs) and throw trying to knock your target off the bucket. Keep moving farther back to strengthen your throw and accuracy. You can also have s... Continue reading »
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Jennifer Bogar answered “What are the best brands out there for Basketball, Tennis and Baseball?” She said:
I only know baseball but one of the best brands is Louisville for bats only but Easton, Worth, Rawlings, Mizuno, Wilson are a few really good brands. I have four kids, my oldest is 16 so I've been in this for over ten years. My husband and I play softb... Continue reading »
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