Pitcher Mathew Tan used to struggle to lift his arm after two days competing in an overseas tournament. The 16-year-old had no such issues at the Under-18 Men's Softball World Cup, which concluded on Sunday.
This was due in part to the team's coaches incorporating strength and conditioning into the players' weekly training programme.
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