How can I get better at softball?

My tryouts for softball are this Sunday, so therefore I have a little less than a week to practice. I’m a pretty good runner and an average batter. I cannot pitch however, or throw, because I tend to be scared of the ball (getting hit in the face.) What would you suggest for me to practice on? How? Are there any exercises for my friend who would be helping me, or more preferably just myself? Thank you!


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    I’m a sophomore in high school. I pitch for the baseball team and im looking to throw a little bit harder than i do. I’m looking for exercises and drills i can do rather than changing my mechanics. I throw low 80′s and am looking to hit 90′s before next year. Any suggestions? Thanks
    i currently already workout often for football. Is there any specific workout exercises for just throwing a baseball?


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      I recently made a traveling softball team. In addition I am also planning to try out for my high school’s softball team. I attended a meeting yesterday where I found out that there are mandatory after-school weight trainings twice a week. The coach (who is also a football coach) stated that he was too easy last year (our team lost in the final game to get to states) and this year he, if we make the team, we will be pushed to our breaking point. This is the kind of coach that I find is better for me.

      What are things that I can do, in addition to travel practice and weight practices?? I would like specific exercises.
      ***What can I do to strengthen muscles?
      ***What kind of diet should I be on. (Not to lose weight but to stay healthy and have energy)
      ***What are some tips for nerves?
      ***How can I keep in shape over the winter?

      Thank You


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      Excerise drills for a baseball player.?

      I am 16, 5’9”, 185lbs (HS JUNIOR)
      I need exercises for baseball, specifically catcher.
      I have a whole High School weightroom to myself after school.
      Give me list of exercise drills, routines I can follow, so I’m in shape for the 2011 season.


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      Softball practice question?

      Does anyone know any drills or exercises to get the players to move? The girls need to know they have to back each other up. This seems to be a real challenge. I know when I play outfield and a ball is hit to either side of me I communicate with the others (like in or back) and as I am doing so I run to back up the other player. It seems so hard to get this into the heads of the girls. Oh and they have all been playing for at 4 years. Why is so hard to teach them if they back up they don’t have to chase balls all over the place?


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