1. Fastpitch Softball Physiological Profile Crystal Fryer

2. ASEP and My Findings ASEPFryer Energy Fitness Muscular Fitness SportActivityAerobicAnaerobicFlexibilityStrengthEnduranceSpeedPower HittingLowLow Medium- High MediumMediumMedium MediumLow-MediumLowHighHighHighHigh FieldingLowLow MediumMediumMedium MediumLow-MediumLowHighHighHighHigh Base Running Low- Medium MediumHighHighMediumMediumMediumMediumLow-MediumMediumHighHigh Medium -High Medium Pitching Low- Medium Low Medium- High HighHighHigh HighLowLow High High

3. Research: Energy Fitness ATP-PC Terbizan (1996) Muscular capacity measured in arms and legs and anaerobic power improved in arms average 20.36 W and the legs 14.17 W Szymanski (2001) Approximately 80% of the energy supplied by the ATP-PC system. Coleman (2004) Most players seldom run 50-60 meters in game situations Glycolytic Szymanski (2001) Glycolic system supplies 15% of energy. Aerobic Terbizan (1996) Although aerobic capacity of 1 m run increased from 36.07+8.26 to 38.30+8.90 ml/(kg x min), increase not significant Szymanski (2001) 5% energy supplied from aerobic system.

4. Application and Conclusion  Developing Anaerobic Fitness- Dynamic stretching, Agilities, Numerous short distance sprints in game-like conditions (Games Approach), and interval training of high-intensity running drills followed by periods of active recovery  No need for frequent aerobic training  Conclusion- Results are consistent with the ASEP findings

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