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Intermediate Softball Prep

A 25-minute softball-focused session for throwing prep, speed, and rotational power.

Dynamic Warm-Up Flow

Smooth pace; focus on range of motion and control.

Jump Rope
Jump Rope1m 30s
Arm Circles
Arm Circles45 sec
World's Greatest Stretch
World's Greatest Stretch1m 30s
Lateral Shuffle
Lateral Shuffle1 min
30 sec rest

Shoulder Activation

Keep elbow tucked for external rotations; squeeze shoulder blades on pull-aparts.

Band External Rotation
Band External Rotation12x each side
Band Pull-Apart
Band Pull-Apart15x
2 rounds · 15 sec rest

Power Circuit

Explode on the med ball work; reset quickly and keep reps crisp.

Medicine Ball Rotational Throw
Medicine Ball Rotational Throw6x each side
Medicine Ball Overhead Slam
Medicine Ball Overhead Slam10x
3 rounds · 15 sec rest
1 min rest

Acceleration + Core

Hard sprint efforts; full stop between reps. Keep planks tight (no sagging).

Sprint
Sprint15 sec
Plank
Plank20 sec
Side Plank
Side Plank15 sec each side
6 rounds · 15 sec rest

Cool-Down

2 minutes. Downshift breathing and restore shoulder/upper-back comfort.

Sleeper Stretch
Sleeper Stretch30 sec each side
Child's Pose
Child's Pose1 min
Rotational Chain From Shoulder to Sprint

Rotational Chain From Shoulder to Sprint

Band External Rotation and Pull-Aparts prime the posterior rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers before Medicine Ball Rotational Throws load the full kinetic chain — the same hip-to-hand sequence your throwing motion demands. Overhead Slams reinforce triple extension, training the lats and core to transfer force explosively, not just generate it.

The Asymmetrical Demands of Softball

The Asymmetrical Demands of Softball

Softball players accumulate chronic internal rotation bias in the throwing shoulder, which is exactly why the Sleeper Stretch targets posterior capsule tightness and the World's Greatest Stretch restores thoracic rotation and hip mobility. Lateral Shuffles address the lateral deceleration patterns that separate safe fielders from injured ones.

Density Training for Pre-Game Activation

Density Training for Pre-Game Activation

At 25 minutes, this session prioritizes neuromuscular activation over fatigue — Jump Rope elevates core temperature and foot speed simultaneously, while Plank and Side Plank finish by locking in lumbar stability after the rotational work. To personalize, increase Medicine Ball throw intensity on days when max throwing volume follows this session.

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