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  • All Questions & Answers by Jennifer Bogar
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  • Answered October 29, 2009 in Baseball
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    Cheech Chong asked:

    What softball conditioning programs will motivate my players?

    Jennifer’s answer:

    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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  • Answered October 29, 2009 in Baseball
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    Bilal Ahmed asked:

    What is the key to creating power in your swing?

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    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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  • Answered October 29, 2009 in Baseball, Football, Wrestling / Clermont, FL
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    Tabitha Getty asked:

    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!

    Jennifer’s answer:

    go to www.popwarner.com and you can find the league closest to you.

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  • Answered October 29, 2009 in Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football
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    Daquan Timmons asked:

    where is a good pop warner team around philadelphia pa

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    try www.popwarner.com

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  • Answered October 29, 2009 in Baseball, Health
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    Matt Krey asked:

    what is a good lifting program for baseball?

    Jennifer’s answer:

    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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  • Answered October 29, 2009 in Baseball, Softball, Coaching, Parenting
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    Michelle Dougherty asked:

    how do i convince my daughter to throw with all her strength? Her accurracy is suffering

    Jennifer’s answer:

    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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    1. Good one! I like to use a large construction cone and start with a large ball, and later use a softball as a target. We have competitions and it seems to be one of the favorites. We line up and go one after the other using walk-through pitches a couple buckets of balls back behind the rubber. Fun game.
      Ken Bergren · October 29, 2009
    2. You know another one is to use a velcrow bullseye and the cloth tennis balls. You hand the bullseye and throw the balls trying to hit it. The balls are lighter but the acuracy you get from it is great!
      Jennifer Bogar · October 30, 2009
    3. I meant hang the bullseye
      Jennifer Bogar · October 30, 2009
    4. Thanks to all for the advice. these sound like fun drills and i'm sure she will get a kick out of them..my daughter is 13 and getting more confident in the off season during pitching practice. she is improving on all her pitches and is now learning a drop(already has a split change up and drop curve).she is pretty accurate with all but when her team is playing the catchers are afraid to catch her.
      Michelle Dougherty · October 30, 2009
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  • Answered October 29, 2009 in Baseball / New York, NY
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    Tachie Morel asked:

    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

    Jennifer’s answer:

    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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  • Answered October 29, 2009 in Baseball
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    John Marousky asked:

    what is a good way to improve arm strength and accuracy for a pitcher and an infielder? without having a partner to practice with

    Jennifer’s answer:

    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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  • Answered October 29, 2009 in Baseball, Basketball, Tennis
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    Penny Polk asked:

    What are the best brands out there for Basketball, Tennis and Baseball?

    Jennifer’s answer:

    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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