Quantcast

You are here: Sports : Softball

Softball Events on the Women Talk Sports Calendar

Find more on our Women's Sports Calendar

SOFTBALL Articles and Blog Posts

National Pro Fastpitch to hold 2012 College Draft on March 7 in Memphis
by anngaff
posted January 31, 2012 at 6:08pm

Nashville, Tenn, via release - National Pro Fastpitch announced final plans today for the 2012 NPF College Draft. The 2012 Draft which is presented by Miken will take place at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 7 at 5:00 CST. The Memphis...more

NPF Announces New Franchise in North Carolina Set to Begin Play 2012
by anngaff
posted January 25, 2012 at 12:36pm

Team will play at various venues throughout the Carolinas CHARLOTTE, NC, via release – January 24, 2012 – The National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) League announced today that a new professional women’s fastpitch team, the Carolina Diamonds, has...more

Fastpitch Softball Drills Work Better When You Know Why You're Doing Them
by Softball Performance Blog
posted January 18, 2012 at 11:50pm

Guest post by Ken Krause, Life in the Fastpitch Lane blog Fastpitch Drills Work Better When You Know Why You're Doing Them Yet another story from the fastpitch front, i.e. lessons. Tonight I was doing a pitching lesson where the pitcher brought he...more

Fastpitch TV 189 - Interview with Jennie Finch
by Softball Performance Blog
posted January 17, 2012 at 7:25pm

Who doesn't love Jennie Finch? In this episode of Fastpitch TV, Jennie Finch talks about: her first experience with softball her dad and the Finch Windmill what it was like being a 3-sports athlete in high school what position she played in high ...more

Softball Tips - Upping Your Focus Level Pays Off
by Softball Performance Blog
posted January 12, 2012 at 1:11pm

  Tonight I was working with one of my top hitting students, a girl named Amy who always draws oohs and ahhs when people watch her swing the bat. She's a very good hitter, better than she herself realizes, I think, and really turned some heads as a ...more

Fastpitch TV 188 - Interview with Tairia Flowers
by Softball Performance Blog
posted January 12, 2012 at 1:23am

In this episode of Fastpitch.TV, Gary Leland shares an interview with former Olympian Tairia Flowers.  In this video Tairia talks about: when she first started playing softball being a catcher the importance of her teammates her high school softb...more

Softball Star Jessica Mendoza Conducts Softball Clinic at York
by Jessica Mendoza's Blog
posted January 10, 2012 at 9:38pm

Read this recent article & client testimonial! USA Olympic Star Jessica Mendoza Conducts Softball Clinic at York YORK, PA – The York College softball squad welcomed one of the best softball players in the world to the Grumbacher Center on Su...more

National Pro Fastpitch Announces New Youth Program with 3 Different Ways to Get Involved
by anngaff
posted January 10, 2012 at 10:35am

Nashville, TN - National Pro Fastpitch announced today the establishment of the NPF Official Developmental Partnership Program. The Program is designed to join the professional ranks of owners, players, and staff with the amateur ranks of youth participan...more

Update on Lawsuit Filed by Kilgore, TX Lesbian Softball Player and Her Mother
by Pat Griffin's LGBT Sport Blog
posted January 4, 2012 at 3:22pm

Last January I started the year describing a situation in a Kilgore, TX high school where a lesbian softball player was, according to allegations in her lawsuit against the school, athletic director and coaches, treated outrageously by her coaches. Skye W...more

Military Heroes vs. Softball All-Stars
by Dirt-n-the skirt
posted December 28, 2011 at 1:36pm

A Hero is not a word that is easily tossed around. They are people of distinguished courage or ability, admired for their brave actions. Our Heroes in the military are not always talked about on the news or in daily conversations. These men and women pu...more

Be a Parent First, Coach Second
by Softball Performance Blog
posted December 21, 2011 at 3:41am

Guest post by Ken Krause, Life in the Fastpitch Lane blog Traditionally, the holidays are a time for family. So what better time to take a step back and re-evaluate your priorities than during this time when things usually slow down a bit? Especial...more

National Pro Fastpitch to bring 2012 Championship Series to Rosement, IL, Aug 23-26, 2012
by anngaff
posted December 20, 2011 at 10:38pm

"World Series of Women's Softball" to Feature the Nation's Top Four Professional Women Softball Teams in a 6-9 Game Series  Rosemont, IL – National Pro Fastpitch Commissioner Cheri Kempf and Mayor Bradley Stephens of the Village of Rosemont...more

The Women Talk Sports Holiday Gift Guide
by anngaff
posted December 15, 2011 at 10:13am

It's not too late to get someone the best gift ever. To help you out, we put together a list of the most sought-after gifts for the women's sports fan in your life. 'Tis the season! In no particular order... WPS Tickets Got soccer? Yes we do, thankfu...more

Fastpitch TV: Improve Softball Performance Through Mental Skills
by Softball Performance Blog
posted December 7, 2011 at 10:38pm

In this Fastpitch TV show, Arron Weintraub talks about attitude, it's affect on performance, and the two most important mental skills for success. Also watch this episode to find out how you can win a Rip It Force Fastpitch Bat by Rip It Sporting Goods...more

Improve Your Game With Tips From Softball Star Jennie Ritter
by Softball Performance Blog
posted November 29, 2011 at 8:10pm

In this episode of Fastpitch TV, Jennie Ritter talks about the Q Sport, what the basic idea of the Q Sport is, what it tells you about player ability, how it helps softball players improve their game, and more.   Your thoughts? ...more

Shopping for a Softball Fan... Check Out the 2011 Free Softball Gift Guide
by Softball Performance Blog
posted November 24, 2011 at 3:06am

Just in case you needed help choosing the perfect gift for the softball fans in your life, or needed help figuring out what cool softball gifts to put on your wish list, we've come up with a free Holiday Gift Guide full of cool softball stuff just for ...more

Fastpitch TV Episode 182 - Part II Jenny Dalton Hitting Clinic
by Softball Performance Blog
posted November 22, 2011 at 10:19pm

In this episode of Fastpitch TV, Jenny Dalton shares and demonstrates more softball hitting drills including some drills to help keep a hitters hands inside the ball and eliminate "casting." Press play below to watch this softball hitting video! Cli...more

Inspiring and Preparing the Next Generation: 10 Questions with Softball Star Crystl Bustos
by Softball Performance Blog
posted November 21, 2011 at 2:23pm

Compiled by Stacie Mahoe After having Crystl Bustos in Hawaii and getting to see her work with young softball players, I thought she'd be a good person to ask about softball hitting and hitting instruction. Crystl graciously took some time to answer...more

Softball Tips - How to Practice When There's Nowhere to Practice
by Softball Performance Blog
posted November 16, 2011 at 11:15pm

Guest post by Ken Krause, Life in the Fastpitch Lane blog While the winter weather isn't too bad yet, we're reaching that point in the year where those of us in the North have to think about moving indoors. As you probably know, that creates an en...more

Fastpitch TV - Hitting Clinic Part I with Jenny Dalton-Hill
by Softball Performance Blog
posted November 16, 2011 at 10:58am

In this episode of Fastpitch TV Jenny Dalton shares some useful hitting tips on contact point, releasing the barrel, where to hit, and more. Plus see some hitting drills you can use to improve your hitting. Press play below to watch this video now… ...more

Softball Gold Medalists and Hall of Famers Team Up for National Coaches Clinic Series
by Dirt-n-the skirt
posted November 16, 2011 at 12:06am

    This isn't just another softball clinic for coaches, it's for anyone who would like to be inspired, motivated, better, and learn about the game of softball from women who excelled and are passionate about the sport.    ...more

2011 an exciting year for National Pro Fastpitch: the NPF Commissioner's Review
by anngaff
posted November 14, 2011 at 10:40pm

via release Dear NPF Supporters and Fans, As the Commissioner of National Pro Fastpitch, I wanted to take some time to re-cap the year of 2011 and especially to say "thank you" to each one of you for your visible efforts in supporting the prof...more

Smart Softball Players Take Control
by Softball Performance Blog
posted November 9, 2011 at 3:39pm

Guest post by Ken Krause, Life in the Fastpitch Lane blog The other day I had a hitting lesson with a girl named Erin, a girl I converted to a slapper last year and who is now playing at the 16U level. As we were working on various techniques she can d...more