Natasha Watley: Baserunning tips and why Japan is SO DOMINANT in softball

Returning guest and 2x Olympian is BACK talking about her experience playing and coaching in Japan for 13 years and why she believes Japan ultimately is the most superior country in softball. From its well-structured pro league, the ability to play and practice year-round, the WAY they practice and her opinion on what the USA needs to do to grow our game. We even dive into a little baserunning tips, too! She’s so inspired by their culture and after listening to this episode, I know you will, too!   Follow Natasha on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/natashawatley29/   Learn more about slapping, Watley Crew and her Foundation - http://www.natashawatley.com/   Watch this interview on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr  Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:   Natasha Watley: The Art of Slapping - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fvNpaaU0YYIB6pATxHkvh?si=KJbjspNTThSZYq2kyUnbUA&dl_branch=1    Part 2 - Softball is More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-cvhqj-f00519?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share   Monica Abbott: Consistency over Intensity - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4DecwvOeEY1ZEJOzYeAefj?si=o8yVk9xeQIWPMoyeLFYE3w&dl_branch=1