“That’s the true harbinger of spring, not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of a bat and ball.” – Bill Veeck
With spring training well underway and baseball season right around the corner, it’s time to begin softball season at 10 Acre Ranch. Softball tournament play is a favorite activity for our recovering male clients—and one of the most beneficial recreational activities we offer.
Recovery Benefits of Softball Play
Addiction to drugs and alcohol takes a toll on your body and your mind. Rebuilding physical fitness and mental acuity is a main goal of recreational therapy. Softball provides mental and physical training as well as expanding our clients’ social network. Men in our addiction recovery program enjoy a variety of holistic benefits from playing softball:
Improved Health & Conditioning
- Develops cardiovascular health & overall fitness
- Improves eye-hand coordination
- Develops core & extremity strength
Improved Mental Function
- Aids in sun exposure & depression-fighting vitamin D production
- Provides an outlet for stress
- Develops decision-making abilities
- Improves strategizing skills
Social Benefits
- Improves communication skills
- Develops a spirit of cooperation & teamwork
- Provides leadership opportunities
- Promotes camaraderie & socialization
Recovery Activities at 10 Acre Ranch
If you are a man who is struggling with addiction or alcohol abuse, 10 Acre Ranch has a recovery program that can help you succeed. Clinical treatment teamed up with social support, recreational activities, and healthy nutrition gives you the tools and incentives you need for a lasting recovery. Call 1-877-228-4679 to verify insurance coverage and begin our admissions process. Get in the game and begin your recovery today.
