Fitness Components for Softball
In addition to the high level of skill required to play softball, to be successful you need, among other things, good speed, strength, power, agility, reaction time and coordination! However, which of these are more important? Below is a discussion about the fitness requirements for softball, which can help with developing training programs for this sport, and for interpreting fitness testing results and determining the relative strengths and weaknesses of a player.
You Need to be Quick and Coordinated
We have a poll about the component of fitness most important for success in softball. Out of the options of Body Size and Composition, Muscle Strength, Muscular Endurance, Power, Speed / Quickness, Agility, Flexibility, Balance and Coordination, and Cardiovascular Endurance, the factors which are considered most important by the readers of this site are speed/quickness, balance/coordination and agility. You can add your vote too, and see the latest results.
You Need to be quick and skillful
In a similar poll, we have asked people to rate the 12 factors of success for sports. Visitors to this site have rated each of these factors for the sport of softball, and the most important according to them are: reaction time, speed and skill. You can also add your ratings of Which Factors Make Successful Softball Players, and see the latest results.
Most Important Factors for Success in Order of Importance (data from 2018)
4.7 Reaction Time
4.5 Speed / Quickness
4.5 Skill and Technique
4.4 Motivation & Self Confidence
4.3 Agility
4.3 Strength & Power
4.0 Balance & Coordination
3.7 Analytic & Tactical Ability
3.7 Coping with Pressure Situations
3.2 Flexibility
2.9 Body Size and Composition
2.9 Aerobic Endurance
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I have found that asking all site visitors for their opinion, while it is interesting, does not always lead to accurate results. We want to know what the experts think. If you consider yourself an expert in softball, go here to add your opinion.
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