In softball, greatness isn’t built only in the grind. It’s not found solely in the cages, the weight room, or the endless tournaments that fill every calendar square from spring to fall. True excellence requires something most athletes overlook — rest. The kind that restores the mind, rebuilds the body, and prepares the spirit for the next season’s challenges.
So what happens when athletes finally give themselves permission to rest? What happens when a player stops grinding nonstop and starts training with intention?
The answer might surprise you — and it may be the key to unlocking your best season yet.
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