We’re training our softball girls to take a skills test (Sparq Training) that covers four core strength areas in the sport.

20 yard dash – 15 yard shuffle step – Vertical Jump – Powerball Throw

Here’s a question for you . . .

How far do you think you can throw a 5lb ball (with two hands like you were swinging a bat)?

Second question . . .

What would be damaged along the way as you attempted this throw?

4 Responses to “Sparq Training”

1. Stoogelover says:

   May 12, 2009 at 9:12 am

   No, Randy, the FIRST question is: Can you lift a 5 pound ball with two hands?

   What would be damaged? Much of my skeletal system.
2. Seeker says:

   May 12, 2009 at 1:14 pm

   I don’t know the answer to question #2 but because you have to ask question #2 it means that the obvious answer to question #1 is: “Farther than you think!”
3. Brady says:

   May 13, 2009 at 2:40 am

   That does not sound fun.
   I would not have been able to do anything. My shoulder is shot and it can barely get the fork to my mouth.
   My ball-playing days are over.
4. Meowmix says:

   May 13, 2009 at 5:51 am

   Not to even entertain the first question, I go directly to the second. The answer would be the same as Greg’s! My arm would go out of socket!