Common Basic Softball Drills

Every softball player wants to become good in their chosen sport. That is always their aim. They want to be the best player so that they can be recognized not only by their coach, their teammates, their opponents, but also by their audiences.

But then in order for the people to recognized a player he must first increase and develop his skills and abilities. The road to success is not that easy. Before being a very good player, one should undergo a lot of constant training. You should prepare yourself not only physically but also mentally. Because in playing softball you will not only use your physical strength, it is a necessity to use your brain as well. You should have sufficient knowledge about the different softball drills that will increase your skills because this will be your edge against other players.

But choosing and doing a lot of softball drills are not enough to make you a better player. As I have said, you should also increase your mental skills. You can do this by doing some mental activities that will enhance your concentration, focus, analytical thinking, decision making and plan making.

One can increase his focus by engaging in exercise that will stimulate muscle eye movement and direction. You can also increase your softball skills by learning how to anticipate the future movement, actions, and decisions of your opponents. You must learn to realize how they move and create two to three back up plans in case something goes wrong.

This article supplies you some of the basic softball drills that will help you increase your skills in playing the softball.

• Throwing Drill. The throw must be out of reach of the intended player on purpose making the other position player who should be backing up to get the ball. They then overthrow the ball to another position allowing another backup to take place.
• Pressure Situation Relay Drill. This softball drill teaches the player to move in a pressure situation.
• Throwing and Batting Drill. A good softball batting drill is to have the batter stand facing or parallel to the backstop and then tries to get 1 bat length away from the fence. Then the batter swings without hitting the fence. Next, turn the batter so that he is perpendicular to the fence.
• Soft Toss Drill. This develops the basic skills you will value throughout the season such as powers, bat speed, follow through and hand-eye coordination.
• Break and Throw Drill. This drill involves every player. It teaches the two basic skills: throwing and catching.

Pressure is a part of any sports. It is always there. Always remember that you can't leave the pressure but you can do something to stop or at least minimize them. Maximize your control of your self. Know how to manage your thinking and playing skills in and out of the game to bring out the best in you no matter what the situation is. Bear in mind the principle "control what can be controlled."

YETI Tundra Coolers Receives Honorable Mention for Field & Stream's Best of the Best

Every year the Field & Stream magazine judges the best of the year's hunting and fishing products and puts them through a torturous test to determine "The Best of the Best." The winners are products that are a cut above the rest in innovation, design, quality and functionality. They also have to live up a field test by real outsdoorsmen, who are the extremely passionate editors and staff of Field and Stream magazine. The results for 2009 have been released for this grueling competition in time for summer and were detailed in the March 2009 issue.

For companies who make products in the industry, just being considered is an achievement in itself, because not everyone gets past the first review. Field and Stream took an extraordinarily close look at almost 500 entries, divided into 11 categories. The YETI Tundra Cooler received an honorable mention in the Fishing Accessories category. According to the Test Team at Field and Stream:

"Having spent a lifetime using cheap coolers with hinges and fasteners the inevitably break, I'm glad to see that the Yeti is built like the proverbial brick outhouse," remarked Field and Stream's fishing blogger, John Merwin, on their website. "There are 2 full inches of insulation inside the rotomolded body and lid. Hinges are recessed to avoid knocks, and the lid has a massive, freezer-type seal."

The Tundra Series, YETI's next generation cooler, is made with two inches of insulation in the body and three inches in the lid. The body of the cooler is the same type of material used to make tough river kayaks. The Tundra Series has a pad-lock mechanism, and when locked allows it is be successfully certified as bear resistant by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC). The roto-molded one-piece casing will withstand the high impact of clawing, biting, thrashing, kicking, and cursing of any physical onslaught. If you are still a doubter, visit their website, www.yeticoolers.com to view a short Bear vs. Yeti video.

YETI coolers also employ freezer-style gaskets that help extend the freshness of food by boosting ice retention well beyond the lifetime of regular coolers. These gaskets insure that the lid is properly secured, keeping the cold air in and the warm air out, allowing the ice do its job. Innovative features include heavy-duty T-Latches and self-stopping hinges that reinforce its overall super-durable design.

YETI Tundra Series coolers are the best of best, known for their extraordinary durability and extreme ice-retention qualities. They are the preferred choice amongst Field and Stream employees, avid fishermen, campers and boaters to keep food and libations chilled, while keeping aggressive animals and in-laws out. YETI coolers are made from highly durable material that will ensure its contents' freshness and safety. As any outdoorsman can attest, it is essential to have adequate provisions while enjoying the great outdoors. The YETI Tundra Series will keep items safe for consumption while keeping animals, even hungry bears, out of your cooler.