I'm a freshman in High School. I'm planning on trying out for the softball team, come spring. I am on a travel team and we practice 1-2 times a week. School has a strength training program everday after school, and it's mandatory if you are planning on trying out for the team. I know it's everyday but since I'll be with my friends I have a feeling that I won't take it as seriously as if it were me and my dad.

What type of training would you suggest for me to do?

As well as a diet? Now I don't mean a diet to lose weight. I just mean a diet that I can stick to that won't be bad for my health, that will give me energy, and keep me fit. Basically I want the diet of a dedicated athlete.

This isn't going to sound like it will do anything, but try it for a week and you'll notice. Take a ball in one hand, extend your arm all the way out to the side of you and rotate your arm in very small circles about 20 times forward, then 20 times backwards. Then switch to your other arm. Do this 3 times for about a week, then use two balls, if you can fit them in your hand. It will help you throw the ball a lot better. You'll be suprised.