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Anna Woods

Softball: Timing of Hip Extension

I’ve had the pleasure of working with several very talented Kansas high school pitchers the past 2 weeks–we spent the hour-long sessions focused on improving body movement to improve efficiency in each girl’s pitch, as well as reduce risk for injury.  After each movement assessment, we determined imbalances and areas

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Anna Woods

Softball: Losing Power Through the Foot

A common error I see with pitchers at take off of their pitch is a foot-turn in. Let me explain, in a right-handed pitcher, the right foot is forward and the pitcher loads the leg to take off, and as she does, her right heel turns in…as a result she

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Anna Woods

Softball Warm-Up’s You Should Be Doing

Most softball warm-up’s I’ve seen include putting on one’s cleats, running out onto the field, and playing catch. While there is nothing wrong with that process when kids are younger, over time we need to consider the longevity of the athlete in the sport and begin forming good habits, good

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Anna Woods

Softball Fixes in the Weight Room Part 1

https://youtu.be/-tjT8kCLeeMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGxbIsC44X0 Pitching Video 1:  This was my first time working with this young pitcher. She struggled with chronic elbow pain, knee issues, and to find more velocity. So I spent some time watching her throw in this video, and we quickly made some adjustments to help her “feel” how to

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Anna Woods

Girls’ Power & Speed Classes

Location: Buhler, Kansas at the sheSTRENGTH Barn Description: Learn how to lift safely, increase speed and power in sport, improve athleticism, and improve endurance, improve reaction time  Tues at 6:00 pm –8-11 years Thurs at 6:00 pm–12-14 years Tues/Thurs 6:30 pm-7:15 pm 15-20 years (OPEN GYM HOUR) Limited Class Size–>First Come,

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Anna Woods

Blue Dragon Softball 2021

2020-2021 marked the first year of my role as Assistant Softball Coach for the lady Blue Dragons at Hutchinson CC.  I spent my hours each week leading the young women through workouts to help build strength, prevent injury, and hopefully find a way to fall in love with fitness as

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Anna Woods

3-Week Fastpitch Pitching Camp at HCC

Hutch Community College Softball team will be hosting a 3-Session Softball PITCHING Power & Performance camp at their Home Plate Club October 1, 8, & 15th –Sunday’s starting at 4:30 pm CST.  Anna Woods will be coaching the classes. Only 4 girls will be allowed in these private sessions and

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Anna Woods

6-Week Softball Pitching & Catching Camp in Buhler

Buhler Junior Crusaders will be hosting a 6-Week Softball PITCHING AND CATCHING camp in Buhler, starting Sept. 19th.  Only 8 girls will be allowed in these private sessions and each pitcher must provide their own catcher. Sessions will last 1-hour. Athletes must attend all 6-sessions because each week will build

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