All players need motivation, whether it’s idolizing a top player, drawing inspiration from music, movies or books.

Texas-bound MIF Anabela Abdullah of Hollywood, FL, has become one of the top players in the country, recently being named to the U-18 USA Women’s National Team for the second time.
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Earning their spot through the #HPP, 16 athletes will represent the U.S. at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗨-𝟭𝟴 𝗣𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 later this year.@USASoftballJWNT | Full release + roster: 🔗 https://t.co/kz7o3TFKct pic.twitter.com/e2uivTlRU1
Abdullah, #2 in the 2026 Line Drive Hot 100, an 18U Alliance national champion for Texas Bombers Gold-Smith, recently revealed 10 songs from her playlist for the music that drives her.
Here are some of the songs on her playlist:
“If I Ever Fall In Love” by Shai: My favorite song, great to sing your heart out.
“Always” by Daniel Caesar: (I) usually listen to on the way to school for a chill vibe.
“So Easy (To Fall In Love)” by Olivia Dean: It gives a romanticizing life vibe.
“Best Part” by Daniel Caesar (ft. H.E.R.): You can relate this song to any special person in your life.
“Austin” by Blake Shelton: My sister’s pre-game song.
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