Book Description
Maximize your softball abilities with Focused for Fastpitch! This collection of 80 drills combines fastpitch-specific drills with mental training, ensuring peak performance come game time. Drills are arranged by physical and mental skill within each chapter for easy reference and are designed to clearly show the goal, procedure, coaching tips, and variations so that you can put the information to use right away. Favorite drills from top coaches are featured throughout the book. Focused for Fastpitch provides the tools to sharpen concentration at the plate, stay more alert on the field and on the base paths, and shut out distractions in the circle. Use it to establish a winning game and see tremendous results this season!

About the Author
Gloria Solomon, PhD is an assistant professor of kinesiology at California State University at Sacramento. She is a certified AAASP sport psychology consultant and serves as a consultant for the Sacramento State athletic department. She has been working as team consultant for the softball team for two years. Solomon currently resides in Sacramento, California and in her free time she enjoys biking, kayaking, running, playing tennis, reading, and supporting the Sacramento Monarchs. Andrea Becker is a graduate student of sport psychology at California State University at Sacramento. Becker played softball at CSUS for four seasons and has since served as a graduate assistant coach and sport psychology intern for the softball program. In addition, she has numerous playing and coaching experiences at various levels of competition in the Amateur Softball Association summer leagues. Becker resides in Folsom, California, and enjoys participating in sports, physical activity, and all other outdoor activities.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Maximize your softball abilities with Focused for Fastpitch! This collection of 80 drills combines fastpitch-specific drills with mental training, ensuring peak performance come game time.

Drills are arranged by physical and mental skill within each chapter for easy reference and are designed to clearly show the goal, procedure, coaching tips, and variations so that you can put the information to use right away. Favorite drills from top coaches are featured throughout the book.

Focused for Fastpitch provides the tools to sharpen concentration at the plate, stay more alert on the field and on the base paths, and shut out distractions in the circle. Use it to establish a winning game and see tremendous results this season!

"The mental game isn't a mystery; it's a skill that is attainable with practice. With drills that facilitate working on mental skills in situations encountered during games, Focused for Fastpitch will help players make the leap from making great plays occasionally to making great plays regularly."

Rhonda Revelle Head softball coach University of Nebraska

"Focused for Fastpitch is a great tool for any coach or athlete wondering what it takes to get to the next level. The mental side of the game is what raises the bar from good to great. Learn to be great with Focused for Fastpitch."

Michele Smith Two-time Olympic gold medalist 10-time ASA All-American

Gloria Solomon, PhD is an assistant professor of kinesiology at California State University at Sacramento. She is a certified AAASP sport psychology consultant and serves as a consultant for the Sacramento State athletic department. She has been working as team consultant for the softball team for two years. Solomon currently resides in Sacramento, California and in her free time she enjoys biking, kayaking, running, playing tennis, reading, and supporting the Sacramento Monarchs.