Does Grip Strength Really Matter for Baseball & Softball Hitters? | Science Check
Find out if training grip strength pays dividends for ballplayers in the batter's box. The truth may surprise you.
Courtney Withrow
Professional Writer
Originally from the U.S., Courtney is a Brussels-based freelance writer with a Master’s degree in International Relations. Before living in Belgium, she worked as a teaching assistant in a secondary school in France. She's traveled throughout Europe and lived in three different francophone countries in the span of four years. She also grew up playing travel softball and still harbors a deep passion for the sport.
Articles (33)
How to Harness The Zeigarnik Effect for Baseball and Softball | Accelerate Your Game Today
Find out how this little-known psychological effect can help ballplayers reinforce their baseball and softball skills on auto-pilot.
How Title IX Changed College Softball
Since its passage almost 50 years ago, Title IX has significantly changed the educational and athletic landscape. Learn its rich history in our game.
The Ultimate Guide to Breaking in a Baseball or Softball Glove
Gloves are an integral part of every ballplayer's toolkit. Learn the why, how, and even how not to break in a new glove from a former MLB player.
The Individuality of Baseball and Softball Success: How Vision and Kinematics Studies Show No Two Great Hitters Are Alike
A walk-thru of some recent scientific studies to reveal key insights that all hitters should take to heart (and into the batter's box).
How to Start Your Baseball or Softball Podcast Today | The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
Take your industry podcast idea from tee-ball all the way to majors. Learn the tools, prep work, and promotion you need, with free templates and real examples to follow.
Everything You Need to Know About The Softball Windmill Pitching Motion
Learn the fascinating history of softball's windmill pitching motion, and find out whether or not it's better for your arm than overhand baseball pitching.
The History of Pine Tar in Baseball
Take a closer look at what pine tar is, the historical origins of MLB’s pine tar rules, and a series of infamous baseball incidents involving the sticky, brown stuff.
Speed and Agility Training for Baseball and Softball
Speed and agility training is a must-have for today's serious ballplayers. Find out why and, most importantly, how best to develop these skills.
Wearable Technology: Does it Have a Place in Baseball & Softball?
Learn the history, variety, limitations, and recent breakthroughs of wearable tech, and find out how it fits into our game.
How To Hold a Baseball Bat | A Beginner’s In-Depth Guide
So much goes into successful hitting that it's easy to overlook a choice that's made every time your ballplayer steps into the batter's box: how he holds the bat.
15 Essential Qualities of a Successful Baseball or Softball Team Coach
Classic leadership and instructional skills are still on the list, but with today’s digital landscape, social media and sports tech competencies also made the cut.
